RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS. *TR
Vehicle safety record
1998 BMW 528 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1998 BMW 528 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (2) and the electrical system (2). Those complaints describe 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1997 has 13 and the 1999 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 528 year, for its age
#188 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 BMW 528 problems
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No recalls for the 1998 BMW 528
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 BMW 528. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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7 complaints about the 1998 BMW 528
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While driving at 65 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled out of the road, opened the hood, and found many wires were melted due to engine reaching high temperatures. *Ak
While switching on vehicle side air bag on driver's side deployed for no reason; vehicle at dealer shop.*Ak
BATTERY FAILURE.
WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. *YC
STEERING WHEEL FAILED. *YC
LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT ON HIGHWAY. YH
BMW 528: every year compared
All 528 years1998 BMW 528 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 BMW 528 | 7 | 0 | D | |
| 1998 BMW 528I | 33 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 328I | 26 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 540I | 26 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 323I | 16 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 318TI | 11 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 318I | 8 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 320 | 6 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 325 | 4 | 0 | B | 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 1998 BMW 528
Does the 1998 BMW 528 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 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 1998 BMW 528?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (2), electrical system (2), steering (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 BMW 528 had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 1, 1999 and the latest on November 18, 2014. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 BMW 528 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 1998 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