Tl*the contact owns a 1999 bmw 528. While traveling 55 mph the contact attempted to activate the headlights, and they began blinking ,and the contact smelled smoke coming from the inside of the vehicle. He lifted the hood, and attempted to disconnect the battery cable, but it was too late. The police department was notified, but by the time they arrived the vehicle was on fire. The current mileage iwas 121,000 , and failure mileage was 120,000.*Ak
Vehicle safety record
1999 BMW 528 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1999 BMW 528 with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1998 has 7.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 528 year, for its age
#286 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 BMW 528 problems
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No recalls for the 1999 BMW 528
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 BMW 528. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 1999 BMW 528
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Consumer stated after locking the driver side seat belt, the lap belt became unbolted from the floor board. Dealer and manufacturer had been contacted. Ts as of 12/21/2002 the defect has been repaired at no charge to consumer. *Jg *jb
While opening driver's door knob fell off in conusmer's hand. Dealer was contacted, and and replaced knob. Please provide further information.*Ak
BMW 528: every year compared
All 528 years1999 BMW 528 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 BMW 528 | 3 | 0 | C | |
| 1999 BMW 323I | 136 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1999 BMW 328I | 98 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 1999 BMW 528I | 46 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1999 BMW 540I | 22 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1999 BMW 540IA | 10 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1999 BMW 3 Series | 6 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1999 BMW 540IAT | 3 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 1999 BMW 540 | 3 | 0 | C | 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 1999 BMW 528
Does the 1999 BMW 528 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 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 1999 BMW 528?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), electrical system (1), lights (1).
How many complaints has the 1999 BMW 528 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 3, 2002 and the latest on April 17, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 BMW 528 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1999 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