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Vehicle safety record
1988 BMW 528 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1988 BMW 528 with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1987 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 528 year, for its age
#191 most complained-about 1988 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1988 BMW 528 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1988 BMW 528
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1988 BMW 528. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1988 BMW 528
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
BMW 528: every year compared
All 528 years1988 BMW 528 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 BMW 528 | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1988 BMW 735I | 11 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1988 BMW 735 | 8 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1988 BMW 325 | 7 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1988 BMW 325I | 5 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1988 BMW 750 | 4 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1988 BMW 635 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1988 BMW 535I | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1988 BMW 740ILA | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1988 BMW 528
Does the 1988 BMW 528 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1988 BMW 528 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 BMW 528?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 1988 BMW 528 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 31, 1998 and the latest on December 31, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1988 BMW 528 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 94 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical BMW 528 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which BMW 528 years have the most complaints?
1997 (13), 1998 (7), 1999 (3). See every BMW 528 year compared.
What should I do if my 1988 BMW 528 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data