Is the 2001 Bmw 528i reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2001 Bmw 528i has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW (2 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 2001 Bmw 528i?

Top reported problems: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW (2 complaints); FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1 complaints, avg 85,920 mi). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

2001 Bmw 528i Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Bmw 528i.

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Worst 2001 Bmw 528i Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

#21 complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Avg mileage:85,920 mi

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Bmw 528i.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW	2	—	—	—
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	1	—	—	85,920 mi

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