- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The sealing material of the switch can develop leaks and allow water entry.
- The risk
- This condition can eventually result in an incorrect indication of the transmission gear position, which could also cause the car not to start, or allow it to start in a drive gear, such as 'drive' or 'reverse.'
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the transmission gear position switch.
Vehicle safety record
1998 BMW 528IA Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 BMW 528IA with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (1) and the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 1998 for the gear position indication (prndl). For comparison, the 1997 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 BMW 528IA problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1998 BMW 528IA 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
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2 complaints about the 1998 BMW 528IA
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED AT 50,000 MILES
The right mirror automatically tips down when the car is in reserve to aid in seeing the curb - the mirror has malfunctioned on numerous occasions by not readjusting to the correct position - the dealer has attempted on at least 15 separate occasions to fix this problem with the mirrors memory - it still does not work proberly. *Ak
BMW 528IA: every year compared
All 528IA years1998 BMW 528IA vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 BMW 528IA | 2 | 1 | - | |
| 1998 BMW 528I | 33 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 328I | 26 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 540I | 26 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 323I | 16 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 318TI | 11 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 318I | 8 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 528 | 7 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1998 BMW 320 | 6 | 0 | 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 1998 BMW 528IA
Does the 1998 BMW 528IA have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 BMW 528IA: gear position indication (prndl) (June 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW 528IA?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 BMW 528IA had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 13, 1999 and the latest on April 30, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Which BMW 528IA years have the most complaints?
1997 (3), 1998 (2). See every BMW 528IA year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 BMW 528IA 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