1998 BMW 528 recalls & complaints

8 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

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8complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the BMW 528 under individual trim or body names rather than "528", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

8complaints

0crashes

0fires

1injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Airbags (2), Electrical system (2), Steering (1), Seats (1), Suspension (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (8)

11/18/2014 · Airbags
RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS. *TR

02/27/2004 · Electrical system
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER PULLED OUT OF THE ROAD, OPENED THE HOOD, AND FOUND MANY WIRES WERE MELTED DUE TO ENGINE REACHING HIGH TEMPERATURES. *AK

08/27/2001 · Airbags
WHILE SWITCHING ON VEHICLE SIDE AIR BAG ON DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON; VEHICLE AT DEALER SHOP.*AK

09/08/1999 · Electrical system
BATTERY FAILURE.

02/01/1999 · Steering
STEERING WHEEL FAILED. *YC

02/01/1999 · Seats
POWER SEAT POSITION MEMORY COMPUTER FAILED. *YC

02/01/1999 · Suspension
WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. *YC

02/01/1999 · Wheels / tires
LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT ON HIGHWAY. YH

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