The rear differential mount failed, the sheet metal where it is mounted is thin and experienced cracking around the mount causing it to fail. *Slc
Vehicle safety record
1980 BMW 528I Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1980 BMW 528I with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the fuel system (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1979 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 528I year, for its age
#5 most complained-about 1980 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1980 BMW 528I problems
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No recalls for the 1980 BMW 528I
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1980 BMW 528I. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1980 BMW 528I
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE.
BMW 528I: every year compared
All 528I years1980 BMW 528I vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 BMW 528I | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 1980 BMW 320I | 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 1980 BMW 528I
Does the 1980 BMW 528I have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1980 BMW 528I 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 1980 BMW 528I?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 1980 BMW 528I had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 27, 1998 and the latest on November 9, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1980 BMW 528I a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 91 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical BMW 528I 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 528I years have the most complaints?
1999 (46), 1997 (41), 1998 (33). See every BMW 528I year compared.
What should I do if my 1980 BMW 528I 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