Model year record
1998 BMW 528 recalls & problems
The 1998 BMW 528 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 7 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1998 BMW 528.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system12v/24v/48v battery; Wiring | 2 | — |
| Air bagsSide/window | 2 | — |
| Steering | 1 | — |
| SeatsFront assembly › Power adjust | 1 | — |
| SuspensionFront › Wheel bearing | 1 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Air bags
RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS. *TR
- Electrical system › Wiring
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
- Air bags › Side/window1 injury
WHILE SWITCHING ON VEHICLE SIDE AIR BAG ON DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON; VEHICLE AT DEALER SHOP.*AK
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
BATTERY FAILURE.
- Tires
LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT ON HIGHWAY. YH
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. *YC
- Steering
STEERING WHEEL FAILED. *YC
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.