1983 528E CAUGHT ON FIRE DESTROYING VEHICLE. *TS *JB
Vehicle safety record
1983 BMW 528E Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1983 BMW 528E with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (2) and the visibility & wipers (1). Those complaints describe 2 fires. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1983 BMW 528E problems
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No recalls for the 1983 BMW 528E
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1983 BMW 528E. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 1983 BMW 528E
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Ae 1983 model, vehicle overheated causing pressure in the heater system blowing the heater core.*Jbjg
BMW 528E: every year compared
All 528E years1983 BMW 528E vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 BMW 528E | 3 | 0 | - | |
| 1983 BMW 633 | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1983 BMW 633CSI | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
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Questions about the 1983 BMW 528E
Does the 1983 BMW 528E have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1983 BMW 528E 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 1983 BMW 528E?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (2), visibility & wipers (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1983 BMW 528E had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 23, 2002 and the latest on December 22, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 2 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Which BMW 528E years have the most complaints?
1983 (3), 1987 (1). See every BMW 528E year compared.
What should I do if my 1983 BMW 528E 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