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2000 BMW 528iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 2000 BMW 528i, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 2, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 BMW 528i has problems
42 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
7Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
4Tires
3Steering
3Service brakes, hydraulic
3Latches/locks/linkages
3Electrical system
2Seats
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
109 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 1 |
| Air bags | 7 | 3 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 10 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2000 BMW 528i recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2000 vs. every other 528i year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 528i median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 528i owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owned a 2000 BMW 528i. The contact stated that shortly after arriving home and with the vehicle parked in his garage, he observed first white smoke and then brown smoke emanating from the engine compartment. While waiting for emergency services, the contact stated that he then observed…
THE RADIATOR BLEW FOR NO KNOW REASON. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND COOLING SYSTEM. ESTIMATE OF REPAIRS $16,000. *TR
COLD START ISSUES. CAR WANTS TO STALL UPON START UP. WHEN CAR FINALLY WARMS UP THE IDLE SMOOTHES OUT. THE GAS MILEAGE IS DROPPING DUE THE MALFUNCTIONING SEALS IN THE DOUBLE VANOS SYSTEM. BMW HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FOR A LONG TIME AND THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *JB
Own a 2000 528i?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.