The 2000 BMW 528IT has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (1 complaint).
Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints1filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
NHTSA recall 00V048000 · Feb 17, 2000 · 17,700 vehicles
Problem: 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.
Risk: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WITH AN IMPROVED SWITCH.
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
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Typical mileage*
Air bags
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Mar 15, 2005 · 125,000 miles · 1 injuryAir bags THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN SUDDENLY THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURER INITIALLY AGREED TO DO THE REPAIRS ON THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THEY HAVE NOT MADE ANY ADDITIONAL CONTACT WITH THE CONSUMER. *AK BOTH THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR MOUNTED AIR BAGS FRONT AND REAR DEPLOYED ALONG WITH THE HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM ON THAT SIDE. *SC *JB
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.