Complaints
53
Crashes
2
Fires
4
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 BMW 528I Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:133,000 mi
#24 complaints
Tire Defects
#33 complaints
Air Bags:Side/Window
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 BMW 528I.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 7 | — | — | 133,000 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,000
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 BMW 528I — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 BMW 528I reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2000 BMW 528I has 53 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 BMW 528I?
Top reported problems: Airbags (7 complaints, avg 133,000 mi); Tire Defects (4 complaints); Air Bags:Side/Window (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 BMW 528I?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 133,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 BMW 528I?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 BMW 528I include 2 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 BMW 528I have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 BMW 528I as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 BMW 528I?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full BMW 528I reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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