- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. This switch could fail internally, causing it to remain either in the "brake lamps off" position or in the "brake lamps on" position.
- The risk
- If this happens, the brake lamps either will not operate or will be continuously illuminated, regardless of brake pedal position.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch.
Vehicle safety record
2000 BMW 528I Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2000 BMW 528I have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2000 for the switch.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 528I year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2000 BMW 528I recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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No complaints about the 2000 BMW 528I yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW 528I: every year compared
All 528I years2000 BMW 528I vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 BMW 528I | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2000 BMW 323I | 401 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2000 BMW 328I | 112 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2000 BMW 3 Series | 88 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2000 BMW 328IC | 34 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2000 BMW 323CI | 31 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2000 BMW 328CI | 15 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2000 BMW 325CI | 6 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2000 BMW 323 | 2 | 2 | D | 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 2000 BMW 528I
Does the 2000 BMW 528I have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 BMW 528I: switch (February 2000). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2000 BMW 528I had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2000 BMW 528I a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 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 2000 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