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1983-1987 · 2 model years

BMW 528E Problems by year

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the BMW 528E across 2 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 1983 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the visibility & wipers.

Most complaints for its age19833 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 1983
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

528E complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19871000--
19833002Engine & cooling-

Most common 528E problems

Latest 528E complaints

1983 BMW 528EEngine & coolingFire

1983 528E CAUGHT ON FIRE DESTROYING VEHICLE. *TS *JB

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10146479
1983 BMW 528EElectrical systemVisibility & wipersFire

1983 Bmw 528e caught on fire underneath the dash.*Mr the consumer stated the only other problem the vehicle had was an inoperative electric window. *Jb

Filed Incident Electrical system · VisibilityNHTSA 10129127
1983 BMW 528EEngine & cooling

Ae 1983 model, vehicle overheated causing pressure in the heater system blowing the heater core.*Jbjg

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 8010355
1987 BMW 528EOther & unknown

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVEVEHICLE. *AK

Filed Unknown or otherNHTSA 735201

Questions about the BMW 528E

Which BMW 528E years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1983 (3), 1987 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1983 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common BMW 528E problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (2), visibility & wipers (1), electrical system (1) most often.

How many recalls does the BMW 528E have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any BMW 528E model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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