1997 BMW 528I
0 recalls, 49 complaints - 36 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
49 total complaints
8 crashes 1 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 6 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 21, 2014
Incident date: Nov 27, 1996
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BMW 528I. THE CONTACT STATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON HIS VEHICLE HAD NOT OPERATED NORMALLY SINCE HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A BMW SPECIALIST, WHO STATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FOR THIS MODEL BMW HAD NEVER WORKED PROPERLY . THE MANUFACTURER HAD ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 25, 2013
Incident date: Feb 22, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BMW 528I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TRAVELED OVER A ROAD BUMP AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED WHEN THE VEHICLE RELEASED AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT ONE OF THE STRUTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT INQUIRED OF NHTSA... Read more
TIRES
Jul 8, 2011
Incident date: Jul 3, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BMW 528I EQUIPPED WITH NANKANG SPORT NS-1 (255/40/17) DOT U8UY1264906 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE REAR TIRES, HE NOTICED THAT THERE WERE BUBBLES LOCATED ON THE THREAD OF THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIR... Read more
STEERING
Jan 17, 2011
Incident date: Dec 20, 2010
AFTER A FEW DAYS OF THE CAR SITTING IN THE DRIVE WAY THE STEERING LOCKING MECHANISM WAS STUCK. FINALLY MANAGED TO GET IT UNLOCKED ONLY TO HAVE IT LOCK AGAIN WHILE DRIVING WHICH IS REALLY SCARY. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. I DECIDED NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR ANYMORE AND DECIDED TO GET RID OF IT. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 7, 2010
Incident date: Oct 1, 2010
TWO THINGS SPECIFICALLY WHICH APPEARS TO BE A VERY WIDESPREAD ISSUE. FIRST, THE TRANSMISSION HAS LOST ITS REVERSE FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE GOES IN DRIVE WITHOUT A SINGLE PROBLEM AT ALL. THIS APPEARS TO BE RELATED TO A DEFECT IN THE DRUM ON THE VEHICLE. (A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH WILL SHOW YOU AND UNBELIEVA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 7, 2010
Incident date: Oct 1, 2010
TWO THINGS SPECIFICALLY WHICH APPEARS TO BE A VERY WIDESPREAD ISSUE. FIRST, THE TRANSMISSION HAS LOST ITS REVERSE FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE GOES IN DRIVE WITHOUT A SINGLE PROBLEM AT ALL. THIS APPEARS TO BE RELATED TO A DEFECT IN THE DRUM ON THE VEHICLE. (A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH WILL SHOW YOU AND UNBELIEVA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 12, 2010
Incident date: May 15, 2009
VEHICLE STARTED RANDOM SHIFT SELECTIONS AFTER RAIN OCCURS. DISPLAY OFTEN SHOWED INCORRECT GEAR SELECTION AND INCORRECT GEAR POSITION ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. GEAR POSITION INDICATOR ON TRANSMISSION HAS DEGRADED SEALANT ALLOWING WATER INTO WIRING AND SWITCH CAUSING ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION AND INCORR... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Mar 4, 2009
Incident date: Jan 31, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BMW 528I. UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY OF 2006, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF ISSUES WITH THE AIR BAG SENSOR THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED. SOMETIME LATER, THE SRS AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT ME... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 4, 2009
Incident date: Jan 31, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BMW 528I. UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY OF 2006, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF ISSUES WITH THE AIR BAG SENSOR THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED. SOMETIME LATER, THE SRS AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT ME... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 8, 2009
Incident date: Jan 7, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BMW 528I. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DROPPED TO THE GROUND AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIBRATE BADLY. HE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICL... Read more
Crash
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 8, 2008
Incident date: Jun 1, 2007
1997 BMW 528I WAS RUNNING HOT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING HOT, MECHANIC REPLACED THE RADIATOR. SHE STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS STILL RUNNING HOT AND THE BRAKES WERE SCREECHING AND SQUEAKING. ANOTHER DEALER REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT. *KB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 8, 2008
Incident date: Jun 1, 2007
1997 BMW 528I WAS RUNNING HOT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING HOT, MECHANIC REPLACED THE RADIATOR. SHE STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS STILL RUNNING HOT AND THE BRAKES WERE SCREECHING AND SQUEAKING. ANOTHER DEALER REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT. *KB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Sep 23, 2007
Incident date: Aug 3, 2007
I HAVE A 1997 BMW 528I WHEN IT RAINS MY TRANSMISSION SLIPS FROM GEAR TO GEAR. I FILED A COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS PROBLEM PREVIOUSLY. ON 8/3/07 I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM THE PROBLEM AND STATED THAT THE 1998 528I HAD A RECALL ON THE GEAR SELECTOR MODULE. THEY SAID THEY WOULD CHECK IT OUT A... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Apr 25, 2007
Incident date: Feb 1, 2007
BMW CUSTOMER STATES THAT STRUT PLATE FAILED IN FEB 2007 AND DISCOVERED THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR EXACTLY THIS DEFECT**CC *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Mar 18, 2007
Incident date: Feb 24, 2007
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON INTERSTATE 5, SOUTHBOUND NORTH OF LOS ANGELES IN VICINITY OF SUN VALLEY, MY 1997 BMW 528I STRUCK A LARGE (30 GALLON) PLASTIC BARREL IN THE ROADWAY, IMPACTING THE LOWER FRONT CENTER/RIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE WAS EXTENSIVE ENOUGH THAT THE INSUR... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 18, 2007
Incident date: Feb 24, 2007
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON INTERSTATE 5, SOUTHBOUND NORTH OF LOS ANGELES IN VICINITY OF SUN VALLEY, MY 1997 BMW 528I STRUCK A LARGE (30 GALLON) PLASTIC BARREL IN THE ROADWAY, IMPACTING THE LOWER FRONT CENTER/RIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE WAS EXTENSIVE ENOUGH THAT THE INSUR... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Mar 18, 2007
Incident date: Feb 24, 2007
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON INTERSTATE 5, SOUTHBOUND NORTH OF LOS ANGELES IN VICINITY OF SUN VALLEY, MY 1997 BMW 528I STRUCK A LARGE (30 GALLON) PLASTIC BARREL IN THE ROADWAY, IMPACTING THE LOWER FRONT CENTER/RIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE WAS EXTENSIVE ENOUGH THAT THE INSUR... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mar 18, 2007
Incident date: Feb 24, 2007
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON INTERSTATE 5, SOUTHBOUND NORTH OF LOS ANGELES IN VICINITY OF SUN VALLEY, MY 1997 BMW 528I STRUCK A LARGE (30 GALLON) PLASTIC BARREL IN THE ROADWAY, IMPACTING THE LOWER FRONT CENTER/RIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE WAS EXTENSIVE ENOUGH THAT THE INSUR... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Nov 12, 2006
Incident date: Sep 27, 2006
I HAVE A 1997 528I BMW. WHEN IT RAINS MY CAR SHIFTS FROM GEAR TO GEAR. I HAD TO HAVE HIGHWAY PATROL ESCORT ME TO THE NEXT TOWN DUE TO THE FACT THAT I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR CHOSE S2 (SPORT 2ND GEAR) AS THE GEAR IT PREFERRED TO DRIVE IN. I WASN'T ABLE TO DRIVE ANY FASTER THAN 40 MPH UNTIL ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Aug 30, 2005
Incident date: Aug 23, 2005
ON 8/23/05 MY BMW 528I VIN#[XXX] BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIRS. ONE OF MY COMPLAINTS THAT DAY WAS THE CAR WOULD HESITATE AND SOME TIMES STALL. MY CAR WAS CONNECTED TO A "CHECK ENGINE COMPUTER SYSTEM" TO DIAGNOSIS THE PROBLEM. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THE PROBLEM WAS A "CRANK SENSOR" WHICH HE INFORMED ME ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Jun 15, 2005
Incident date: Apr 17, 2005
I OWN A 1997 BMW 528I AND EVERYTIME IT RAINS THE GEAR SELECTION SWITCH MALFUNCTION CAUSING RANDOM GEAR SELECTION. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS A RECALL ON THE 1998 MODEL, WHICH USES THE SAME RECALLED PART.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Jun 15, 2005
Incident date: Apr 17, 2005
I OWN A 1997 BMW 528I AND EVERYTIME IT RAINS THE GEAR SELECTION SWITCH MALFUNCTION CAUSING RANDOM GEAR SELECTION. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS A RECALL ON THE 1998 MODEL, WHICH USES THE SAME RECALLED PART.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Jan 12, 2005
Incident date: Dec 10, 2004
A RATTLING NOISE CAN BE HEARD WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE FRONT RIGHT STRUT COLLAPSED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TIRE. *SC *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Jul 2, 2004
Incident date: Jun 27, 2004
ON JULY 1, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER, PRIOR TO HAVING THE STRUT NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V183000 REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE DEFECT OCCURRED. THIS RESULTED IN A COLLISION ON JUNE 25, 2004 WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, AND THE RIGHT TIRE BROKE. AS RESULT, VEHICLE WENT... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Jul 2, 2004
Incident date: Jul 2, 2004
CONSUMER HAD ALREADY FIXED THE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN #4V183000. ORIGINAL INVOICE WAS SEND TO THE MANUFACTURER IN MAY 2004. AND STILL WAITING FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT. MANUFACTURER CALL THE CONSUMER AND INDICATED THEY WONT HONORING THE RECALL BECAUSE INDEPENDENT SHOP REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVID... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Jun 16, 2004
Incident date: Jun 9, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04 V 183 000 CONCERNING FRONT SPRING STRUT PLATE. CONSUMER RECEIVED THIS RECALL NOTICE, AND UNABLE TO GET DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE PREVIOUS OWNER OWNED THE DEALER MONEY. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Apr 21, 2004
Incident date: Mar 18, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD AN EXPLOSION, SOUNDING LIKE A TIRE BLOWOUT. WHILE EXAMINING THE FLAT TIRE, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT BROKE, PIERCING THE TIRE. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *SC ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Apr 11, 2004
Incident date: Mar 20, 2004
HEADLIGHT NO LONGER WILL STAY IN ALIGNMENT LIGHT SHINES DOWN NOT OUT ON ROAD. THIS IS NOT THE RESULT OF ANY ACCIDENT. *JB
SUSPENSION
Jul 8, 2003
Incident date: Jun 30, 2003
WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING A SPACE THE FLEXIBLE BALL JOINT HOUSING CAME APART. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND. *AK THE FLEX JOINT HOUSING BOLT WENT OUT. THE FLEX JOINT HOUSING BOLTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE SLIP... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
May 19, 2003
Incident date: May 15, 2003
THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT STRUT HAS FAILED. THE STRUT HAS BROKEN HALF WAY AND APPEARS THAT IT JUST A MATTER OF TIME OR A BUMP BEFORE THE ENTIRE PIECE BREAKS OFF. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE CONTROL WILL BE LOST. A FEW MONTHS AGO I REPLACED THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUT BECAUSE THAT STRUT SPRING B... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 8, 2003
Incident date: Nov 25, 2002
IT WASN'T A VERY COLD DAY ABOUT 17 DEGREES,I WENT TO PULL MY DOOR HANDLE OPEN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THE ENTIRE DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF.THIS IS SUPPPOSE TO BE A TOP OF THE LINE CAR BMW 528I, I HAD OTHER CARS THAT WERE JUST REGULAR CARS AND IT'S BEEN COLDER THAN THIS AND THE DOOR HANDLES WERE FROZEN ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Jan 14, 2003
Incident date: Feb 4, 2002
RADIATOR FAILURE AT THE TOP HOSE CONNECTION POINT. LATER LEARNED THAT THE MATERIAL USED IS QUITE UNRELIABLE -- SO I REPLACED ALL THE PLASTIC I COULD FIND IN THE COOLING SYSTEM. $1200. I EXPECT I'LL HAVE TO DO IT ALL AGAIN IN ANOTHER YEAR OR SO.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jun 6, 2002
WHILE TRYING TO OPEN PASSENGER DOOR THE WITH THE KEY DOOR LATCH AND KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE, WAS UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 6, 2002
WHILE TRYING TO OPEN PASSENGER DOOR THE WITH THE KEY DOOR LATCH AND KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE, WAS UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 27, 2002
Incident date: Dec 15, 2001
VEHICLE WAS CONSTANTLY LEAKING OIL. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THIS WAS A DESIGN PROBLEM.*AK
AIR BAGS
Feb 20, 2002
Incident date: Jan 27, 2002
I'D LIKE TO REQUEST AN INSPECTOR TO CHECK ON MY VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAD AN ACCIDENT LIKT THIS BUT THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 7, 2002
Incident date: Jan 27, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 20MPH HAD HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER INJURED. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *YH
Crash
1 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Nov 24, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WORK IN RAINSTORM. CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. SERVICE ADVISOR STATED THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR REPLACEMENT OF A RELAY, WHICH "WE ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH." HE SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL--THEY WERE ONLY REPLACING THOSE THAT FAILED. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS! THIS IS A SAFETY ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Nov 6, 2000
Incident date: Oct 15, 2000
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE JUST STOPPED WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM MECHANIC REPLACED FUEL PUMP. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: Oct 10, 2000
WHEN ALARM IS SET, DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE CAR - CHILD WAS LOCKED INSIDE CAR FOR OVER AN HOUR WITH NO WAY TO GET OUT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Mar 10, 2000
BRAKE ROTERS WORE OUT PREMATURELY AT 38,000 MILES. REPLACED RIGHT & LEFT FRONT ROTERS. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
CUP HOLDER FAILED. YH
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Sep 8, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
ROTORS AND BRAKES.
AIR BAGS
Aug 30, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1997
AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT OUT OF ORDER. YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 30, 1999
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED, DUE TO MODERATE WEAR. *YC
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Feb 4, 1999
Incident date: Oct 3, 1996
DURING MINIMAL IMPACT OF SIDEWALL TIRE WHICH SLICED, LOWER CONTROL ARM SNAPPED CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Oct 30, 1998
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
DOOR HANDLES ARE MADE OF POOR GRADE PLASTIC. HANDLE BROKE OFF WHILE TRYING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN A HURRY. WITH THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS ENGAGED, I WOULD NOT HAVE SAFELY GOTTEN OUT IF HAZARDOUS CONDITION HAD OCURRED (E.G. FIRE, DROWNING IN WATER, DITCHING...ETC.). SHOULD T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 29, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE FUEL TANK IMPLODED AND COLLAPSED, CAUSING THE CAR TO STOP INSTANTLY. DEALER HAS SEEN 4 TIMES. NO SOLUTION. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Jul 11, 1997
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
2 injured
EPA Fuel Economy, 1997 BMW 528I
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,650 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 BMW 528I
36 manufacturer communications from 28 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B013118
Apr 1, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
B013118
Apr 1, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
B011618
Jan 1, 2019
140100 AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES.
B011618
Jan 1, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES.
B650916
Nov 1, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
B011618
Oct 1, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. This ?comp
B011618
Oct 1, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. This ?comp
B080119
Feb 1, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. This page will allow IRFs to check their customers VINs for
B122817
Dec 1, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME (FOR O2 SENSORS): Due to DME software error, the following oxygen sensors plausibility fault codes may be stored in DME 5.2.1 control module:
B122917
Dec 1, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
B122817
Dec 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME (FOR O2 SENSORS): Due to DME software error, the following oxygen sensors plausibility fault codes may be stored in DME 5.2.1 control module:
12 10 97
Apr 1, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON VOLUNTARY EXHAUST EMISSION SERVICE ACTION NO. 98E-A01. *YC *JN
12 10 97
Mar 1, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON VOLUNTARY EXHAUST EMISSION SERVICE ACTION NO. 98E-A01. PRODUCED FROM 10/95 - 11/97 *YC*DB
16 01 98
Mar 1, 1998
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL AND FUEL FILLER CAP / FILLER DOOR LABELS. *YC
65 04 98
Mar 1, 1998
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
CONDITION WITH DSP AMPLIFIER DRAINS BATTERY.*YC
04 01 98
Feb 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON TANK VENTILATION LEAK COUPLERS. *YC
51 03 97
Feb 1, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
EXHIBITING A CREAKING NOISE FROM THE UPPER DOOR AREA EXHIBITED IN SOME E39 MODELS BUILT PRIOR TO 4/97 *DB*YC
62 01 98
Feb 1, 1998
045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
CONDITION WITH BRAKE PAD WARNING STAYS ILLUMINATED AFTER BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT. *YC
16 04 97
Feb 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW EVAPORATIVE (CHARCOAL) CANISTER PURGE LINE. ALL E38 AND E39 MODELE INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION APPROXIMATELY 3/97 *DB*YC
34 01 98
Feb 1, 1998
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EXPERIENCING AN INTERMITTENT MOMENTARY EVENT WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT IMMEDIATLELY RETURN. MODELS BUILT PRIOR TO 3/97 *DB*YC
04 17 97
Jan 1, 1998
350000 EQUIPMENT
SITUATION WITH THE TENSION ROD TEST GAUGE. *YC
12 10 97
Dec 1, 1997
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
OXYGEN SENSOR FAULTS. *AK
84 01 97
Dec 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
BMW NAVIGATION SYSTEM CD V 05 OPERATING SOFTWARE FOR MARK I SYSTEM.
16 06 97
Nov 1, 1997
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION WHICH WILL CAUSE FUEL GAUGE TO READ APPROXIMATELY 3/4 FULL EVEN IF TANK IS COMOPLETELY FULL. *AK
34 04 97
Aug 1, 1997
200000 WHEELS
A LOUD SQUEAKING /SQUEALING NOISE CAME FROM FRONT WHEEL. *AK
65 05 96
Apr 1, 1997
100000 POWER TRAIN
TRIP ODOMETER RESETS BY ITSELF. *AK
34 06 96
Apr 1, 1997
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
FRONT BRAKE COMPONENTS - NEW DESIGN. *TW
MSG0772
Mar 7, 1997
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
LISTING OF PART NUMBERS THAT NEED TO BE ORDERED IN PAIRS. *TW
12 01 97
Mar 1, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INTERMITTENT CRANK/NO START. *TW
11 02 97
Mar 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
M52 ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FAULT CODE 12. *JD
72/07/96
Dec 1, 1996
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CHILD AIRBAG LETTER, WARNING LABEL AND SAFETY REFERENCE CARD. *TW
MSG0350
Oct 10, 1996
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE ILLUMINATION FOR THE BUTTONS ON THE MULTI FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL FLICKERS. *TW
MSG0149
Oct 4, 1996
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
VEHICLES MAY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE DIMMER CIRCUIT - VEHICLES RELEASED FROM THE VPCS STARTING 10-04-96 HAVE DISABLED DIMMER SWITCHES. *TW
00/11/96R
Oct 1, 1996
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NEW VEHICLE PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. *TW
BMW 528I - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 528I across all model years (2000, 2016).
28
Total Recalls
1,236
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
51
Reported Crashes
48
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
BMW 528I - Year by Year
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