2000 BMW 528I
1 recalls, 53 complaints - 19 TSBs
00V048000 Feb 17, 2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WITH AN IMPROVED SWITCH.
Complaint Statistics
53 total complaints
2 crashes 3 fires 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 7 |
| TIRES | 4 |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 2 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2, 2023
Incident date: Sep 28, 2023
The unsettling incident took place on on Sep 30, 2023 when I returned home and was about to park my prized possession, a sleek HRV Sport, within the safe confines of my garage. As the hum of the engine lulled to a gentle stop, I was ready to ease the car into its resting place when an unexpected and... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 29, 2020
Incident date: Aug 29, 2020
THE SHIFTER ON THE CONSOLE WILL HANG UP GET STUCK OFTEN WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE THEN FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE IT WON'T SHIFT ALL THE WAY TO DRIVE IT KEEPS STOPPING IN NEUTRAL NOW WHILE IT'S IN NEUTRAL I CAN PULL BACK ON THE SHIFTER AND HOLD IT IT WILL CATCH DRIVE PARTIALLY BUT U HAVE TO KEEP PULLING B... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 14, 2020
Incident date: Feb 20, 2000
WENT ON DATA BASE NHTSA THAT SAYS MY VEHICLE HAS 3 RECALLS . WHAT DO I DO N GO TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS
SUSPENSION
Jul 14, 2020
Incident date: Feb 20, 2000
WENT ON DATA BASE NHTSA THAT SAYS MY VEHICLE HAS 3 RECALLS . WHAT DO I DO N GO TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS
STEERING
Jul 14, 2020
Incident date: Feb 20, 2000
WENT ON DATA BASE NHTSA THAT SAYS MY VEHICLE HAS 3 RECALLS . WHAT DO I DO N GO TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS
SEATS
Nov 10, 2018
Incident date: Nov 9, 2018
AS I WAS DRIVING MY BELOVED 2000 BMW 528I ON 11/9/2018 AT 2:15 PM, ON ROUTE 12 SOUTH IN DUCK, NC, TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, SMOKE BEGAN POURING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE HEATED SEATS WERE NOT TURNED ON. NO DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON, EXCEPT FOR A REAR TAIL LIGHT I... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Oct 29, 2018
Incident date: Oct 26, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 528I. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AND CAME TO A STOP, WHEN SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE HOOD. THERE WAS A CRACKING SOUND THEN FLAMES WAS SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED ATTEMPTED... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jul 16, 2018
Incident date: Jul 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 528I. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF FUNCTIONALITY WITH THE HEADLIGHTS. BMW OF DALLAS (6200 LEMMON AVE, DALLAS, TEXAS 75209,... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS
Jun 23, 2017
Incident date: Jun 23, 2017
MY CAR WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE STATIONARY I WAS CHANGING THE BATTERY WHEN I PUT THE BATTERY IN AND CONNECTED IT THE AIRBAGS BLEW UP DESTROYED THE DASH STEERING WHEEL AND CRACKED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD THIS CAR IS OFF AND PARKED
TIRES
Apr 25, 2012
Incident date: Apr 4, 2012
NEW TIRES EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC BOUGHT AND INSTALLED IN MAY 2011 ( UNKNOWINGLY REC'D 2007 PRODUCTION TIRES ) AND THEN REMOVED MY TIRES FOR WINTER TIRES IN NOVEMBER 2011. WHEN REINSTALLING THE SUMMER TIRES THIS SPRING / APRIL 2012, MULTIPLE BUBBLES WERE APPARENT ON 3 OF THE TIRES AND THE 4TH TIRE HAD A... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 9, 2011
Incident date: Dec 1, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 528I. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHT WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS WOULD FUNCTION ERRATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STAT... Read more
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Dec 1, 2010
Incident date: Nov 22, 2010
ABS MODULE FAIL AT 127,000 K. THIS STOPS MY SPEEDOMETER FROM WORKING ALONG WITH MY (DCS) TRACTION CONTROL, GAS GAUGE AND THE BRAKE GO INTO EMERGENCY MODE.. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Dec 1, 2010
Incident date: Nov 22, 2010
ABS MODULE FAIL AT 127,000 K. THIS STOPS MY SPEEDOMETER FROM WORKING ALONG WITH MY (DCS) TRACTION CONTROL, GAS GAUGE AND THE BRAKE GO INTO EMERGENCY MODE.. *TR
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Dec 1, 2010
Incident date: Nov 22, 2010
ABS MODULE FAIL AT 127,000 K. THIS STOPS MY SPEEDOMETER FROM WORKING ALONG WITH MY (DCS) TRACTION CONTROL, GAS GAUGE AND THE BRAKE GO INTO EMERGENCY MODE.. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Dec 1, 2010
Incident date: Nov 22, 2010
ABS MODULE FAIL AT 127,000 K. THIS STOPS MY SPEEDOMETER FROM WORKING ALONG WITH MY (DCS) TRACTION CONTROL, GAS GAUGE AND THE BRAKE GO INTO EMERGENCY MODE.. *TR
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
May 18, 2009
Incident date: May 15, 2009
COMPUTER THAT CONTROLS ABS AND STABILITY ON MY BMW AFTER SEVERAL YEARS FAILS AS IT IS LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEXT TO EXHAUST MANIFOLD/ CAT CONVERTERS. AS A RESULT THE ABS/STABILITY SYSTEM NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. IT IS KNOWN ISSUE ON BMW FIVE SERIES 1997-2003. MANY COMPUTERS FAIL AFTER YEARS ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Mar 9, 2009
Incident date: Dec 28, 2008
AUXILIARY FAN FAILURE WHILE IDLING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME CAR WILL BEGIN TO OVERHEAT. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 8, 2008
Incident date: Nov 1, 2008
THE ABS / DSC CONTROL MODULE ON MY 2000 528I BMW FAILED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER BOTH STOP WORKING. I WOULD ALSO THINK THAT THE ABS SAFETY FEATURE FOR STOPPING THE CAR AND TRACTION CONTROL IS COMPROMISED. *TR
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Nov 8, 2008
Incident date: Nov 1, 2008
THE ABS / DSC CONTROL MODULE ON MY 2000 528I BMW FAILED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER BOTH STOP WORKING. I WOULD ALSO THINK THAT THE ABS SAFETY FEATURE FOR STOPPING THE CAR AND TRACTION CONTROL IS COMPROMISED. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
May 2, 2008
Incident date: Apr 28, 2008
THE RADIATOR BLEW FOR NO KNOW REASON. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND COOLING SYSTEM. ESTIMATE OF REPAIRS $16,000. *TR
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Apr 22, 2008
Incident date: Apr 8, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 528I. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, BOTH REAR DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 87,421.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 11, 2007
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
COLD START ISSUES. CAR WANTS TO STALL UPON START UP. WHEN CAR FINALLY WARMS UP THE IDLE SMOOTHES OUT. THE GAS MILEAGE IS DROPPING DUE THE MALFUNCTIONING SEALS IN THE DOUBLE VANOS SYSTEM. BMW HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FOR A LONG TIME AND THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jun 21, 2007
Incident date: Mar 8, 2007
I HAVE A COMPLAINT AGAINST FARMERS AUTO INSURANCE. I HAD AN ACCIDENT ON 3/8/2007 IN LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA. A CAR HIT THE REAR PART OF MY BMW. MY INSURANCE COMPANY, FARMERS INSURANCE, REPAIRED MY CAR AND REPLACED THE MUFFLER WITH ONE THAT IS NOT BMW COMPATIBLE. THE OTHER PARTY'S INSURANCE COMPANY ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Jun 14, 2007
Incident date: May 25, 2007
ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jun 14, 2007
Incident date: Jun 13, 2007
ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILS ~ 5 MINUTES OF STARTING THE CAR. ABS, STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM, AND SPEEDOMETER ALL FAIL AND STOP FUNCTIONING. CONTROL MODULE MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF ~$1500 TO FIX. *TR
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Mar 29, 2007
Incident date: Mar 24, 2007
BMW 2000 MODEL 528: DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT IMPACT OR INERTIAL CAUSE. NO BUMPS, POTHOLES OR OBJECTS STRUCK THE VEHICLE. I WAS KNOCKED OUT FOR ~ TO 8 SECONDS AT 75 MPH.*AK
STEERING:COLUMN
Feb 20, 2007
Incident date: Feb 17, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 528I. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUED TO TURN TO THE RIGHT AND THE WHEELS WERE STRAIGHT. UNABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IT MOVED FORWARD INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND TH... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Aug 15, 2006
Incident date: Jul 28, 2006
WHILE IN MY GARAGE EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE INTERIOR DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF INTO MY HAND, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT UNLESS THE WINDOW WAS ROLLED DOWN. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE HANDLE WAS ENTIRELY MADE OF PLASTIC. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Aug 11, 2006
Incident date: Aug 5, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE SPEEDOMETER DROPPED TO ZERO AND STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO INDICATED THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THIS DEFECT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 5, 2006
Incident date: Jul 1, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATED OVERHEATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THE HEAD GASKET BURNED OUT DUE TO OVERHEATING. THE OVERHEATING WAS CREATED BY THE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK IN ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Jan 14, 2006
Incident date: Jan 6, 2006
THE DESIGN OF THE ABS CONTROLLER ON A 2000 BMW 528I IS PRONE TO FAILURE AND WILL RENDER THE ABS FUNCTIONS INOPERABLE. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS SERIES OF BMW AUTOMOBILES. THE FAILURE STARTS WITH VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS THAT INDICATE THE ABS SYSTEM IS INOPERABLE. THESE FAILURES CA... Read more
TIRES
Mar 28, 2005
Incident date: Feb 15, 2005
A BUBBLE IN THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE CAUSED A BLOW OUT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CHANGED THE TIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. PIRELLI P245/451794. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Sep 17, 2004
ENGINE OVERHEATED/RADIATOR FAILED (AFTER ONLY 53000 MILES), CAUSING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO ENGINE BLOCK AND CYLINDER HEAD. NO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATION OF OVERHEATING. ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $9400. MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY ENDED AT 50000 MILES.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Sep 17, 2004
ENGINE OVERHEATED/RADIATOR FAILED (AFTER ONLY 53000 MILES), CAUSING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO ENGINE BLOCK AND CYLINDER HEAD. NO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATION OF OVERHEATING. ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $9400. MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY ENDED AT 50000 MILES.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Sep 17, 2004
ENGINE OVERHEATED/RADIATOR FAILED (AFTER ONLY 53000 MILES), CAUSING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO ENGINE BLOCK AND CYLINDER HEAD. NO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATION OF OVERHEATING. ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $9400. MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY ENDED AT 50000 MILES.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Sep 28, 2004
Incident date: Sep 28, 2004
RADIATOR NECK FAILURE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 10, 2004
Incident date: Feb 16, 2003
2000 BMW 528 IDLES ROUGH IN COLD CLIMATES (2002/2003). THIS PRODUCES NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS. THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY ONCE THE CAR IS WARMED UP OR IN WARMER CLIMATES. DEALER CONSTANTLY STATES "PROBLEM UNREPRODUCABLE". AFTER NUMEROUS VISITS I LEFT THE CAR OVERNIGHT AT DEALERSHIP AND THE FOLLOWING MO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 28, 2003
Incident date: Oct 28, 2003
CAR STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES ON THE ROAD AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. THE ABILITY TO ACCERLATE DECREASED ALSO. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Oct 24, 2003
THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE SPUTTERED PRIOR TO IT DYING OUT. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND OTHER COMPONENTS IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ` *JB
STEERING
Jan 20, 2003
Incident date: Jan 19, 2003
THE STEERING WHEEL OF THE CAR BECAME 'FREE SPIN' WITH NO CONTROL ON THE WHEELS WHILE THE CAR WAS MAKE A TURN. APPARENTLY, THE STEERING WHEEL ROD BROKE. THE CAR IS BMW 538I YEAR 2000 PURCHASED BRAND NEW. WIN NUMBER: [XXX]. IT HAS 34,900 FILES ON IT AND IS UNDER WARRANTY. INFORMATION REDACTED PUR... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Dec 6, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, INJURING CONSUMER. *JB
1 injured
AIR BAGS
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Jul 9, 2000
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING A SLIGHT IMPACT TO UNDERBODY SHIELD RESULTED IN THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOYING CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER (CLAIM#30-V241-449). *YD
1 injured
AIR BAGS
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Jul 27, 2000
CONSUMER STATES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING (CLAIM # 03-3160-903). *YD
AIR BAGS
Apr 26, 2002
Incident date: Jul 9, 2000
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING A SLIGHT IMPACT TO UNDERBODY SHIELD RESULTED IN THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOYING CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER (CLAIM#30-V241-449). *YD
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Apr 26, 2002
Incident date: Jul 27, 2000
CONSUMER STATES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING (CLAIM # 03-3160-903). *YD
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Mar 8, 2002
Incident date: Mar 6, 2002
BOTH SIDE DOOR AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH FOR NO KNOWN REASON. VEHICLE AT THE DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR UNKNOWN REASON IT CAUSED INJURY. *YD
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Feb 7, 2002
Incident date: Dec 6, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, INJURING CONSUMER. *JB
1 injured
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Dec 12, 2001
Incident date: Dec 11, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Jul 10, 2001
Incident date: Feb 23, 2001
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2000 BMW 528I THROUGH THE OVERSEA MILITARY SALES PROGR AM IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA. THE CAR WAS MANUFACTURED TO U.S. SPECIFICATION AND I INTEND TO TAKE THIS CAR TO THE U.S. ON FEB 24, 2001, AT THE SHINDONG-A SHOPPING PLAZA PARKING LOT IN YONGSAN-KU, MY HUSBAND CHONG S... Read more
Crash
TIRES
Feb 28, 2001
Incident date: Nov 30, 2000
AFTER APPROXIMATELY 8 TO 9,000 MILES, NOISE AND VIBRATION VERY NOTICEABLE WHEN VEHICLE IS GOING BETWEEN 20 & 25 MPH, BLOWOUT ON REAR TIRE, CONTINENTAL CONTISPORT. CJ
Showing 50 of 53 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2000 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) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 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, 2000 BMW 528I
19 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 5 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
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.
B160623
Dec 20, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre
B160623
Dec 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre
B653423
Nov 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
B653423
Nov 22, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
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
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.
SIB-63-02-01
Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
SIB-32-04-07
Jun 1, 2010
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM
SIB-32-04-07
Jun 1, 2010
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM
SIB-16-02-09
Dec 1, 2009
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WEL
BMW 528I - All Years Overview
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Total Recalls
1,236
Total Complaints
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Investigations
51
Reported Crashes
48
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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