Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Bmw / 528i
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007122427 BMW 528I 1998 Tl*the contact owns a 1998 bmw 528i. while the engine was running, the contact smelled something burning. he discovered that the brake light for the
007122426 BMW 528I 1998 Tl*the contact owns a 1998 bmw 528i. while the engine was running, the contact smelled something burning. he discovered that the brake light for the
007120535 BMW 528I 1997 I have a 1997 bmw 528i when it rains my transmission slips from gear to gear. i filed a complaint about this problem previously. on 8/3/07 i took it
007118976 BMW 528I 2000 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
007109479 BMW 528I 2000 I have a complaint against farmers auto insurance. i had an accident on 3/8/2007 in los gatos, california. a car hit the rear part of my bmw. my
007108809 BMW 528I 2000 ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. *TR
007108800 BMW 528I 2000 Abs control module fails ~ 5 minutes of starting the car. abs, stability control system, and speedometer all fail and stop functioning. control
005105848 BMW 528I 1999 I have a 1999 bmw 528it wagon. until a month ago my husband had a 1994 bmw 318ic. all four headlight lenses in these cars became quite filmy, and
007103628 BMW 528I 1997 BMW CUSTOMER STATES THAT STRUT PLATE FAILED IN FEB 2007 AND DISCOVERED THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR EXACTLY THIS DEFECT**CC *JB
007100354 BMW 528I 2000 Bmw 2000 model 528: driver's side airbag deployment without impact or inertial cause. no bumps, potholes or objects struck the vehicle. i was knocked
007099018 BMW 528I 1997 While driving at night on interstate 5, southbound north of los angeles in vicinity of sun valley, my 1997 bmw 528i struck a large (30 gallon) plastic
007099017 BMW 528I 1997 While driving at night on interstate 5, southbound north of los angeles in vicinity of sun valley, my 1997 bmw 528i struck a large (30 gallon) plastic
007099016 BMW 528I 1997 While driving at night on interstate 5, southbound north of los angeles in vicinity of sun valley, my 1997 bmw 528i struck a large (30 gallon) plastic
007099015 BMW 528I 1997 While driving at night on interstate 5, southbound north of los angeles in vicinity of sun valley, my 1997 bmw 528i struck a large (30 gallon) plastic
007095858 BMW 528I 2000 Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 528i. while driving 20 mph, and attempting to make a right turn the steering wheel continued to turn to the right
901090349 BMW 528I 1998 1998 BMW 528I REAR WINDOW EXPLODED OR INTERNAL MOTOR WENT OUT**CC *JB
006085089 BMW 528I 1997 I have a 1997 528i bmw. when it rains my car shifts from gear to gear. i had to have highway patrol escort me to the next town due to the fact that
006080312 BMW 528I 1999 Asc control unit failed. this resulted in failure of anti-lock brakes and traction control and speedometer on my 1999 bmw 528i. bmw has a service
006075334 BMW 528I 2000 While in my garage exiting the vehicle, the interior driver's door handle broke off into my hand, making it impossible to exit the vehicle from the
006074994 BMW 528I 2000 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on normal road conditions the speedometer dropped to zero and stopped functioning. the vehicle was
005070259 BMW 528I 2000 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on normal road conditions the temperature gauge indicated overheating. the vehicle was taken to an
006059351 BMW 528I 1999 My asc and abs warning lights came on, lost speedometer. took to bmw mechanic who read codes and it read rear wheel speed sensor. replaced sensor and
006055703 BMW 528I 1998 Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to exit the vehicle, the interior door handles broke off both the driver and passenger side without warning
006052904 BMW 528I 2000 The design of the abs controller on a 2000 bmw 528i is prone to failure and will render the abs functions inoperable. this is an extremely common
005052889 BMW 528I 1999 Abs controller failure. speedometer stops working, odometer frozen, fuel gauge inoperative, no automatic steering control, no abs protection for
005047496 BMW 528I 1998 The steering wheel intermittently moves up and down on its own while driving. in addition, the brake lights stay on constantly and the air bag
005047495 BMW 528I 1998 The steering wheel intermittently moves up and down on its own while driving. in addition, the brake lights stay on constantly and the air bag
005036403 BMW 528I 1997 On 8/23/05 my bmw 528i vin#[xxx] brought in for repairs. one of my complaints that day was the car would hesitate and some times stall. my car was
005029084 BMW 528I 1999 The tilt function on the steering wheel ramdonly activates which results in the steering wheel moving up and down which is a surprise to the driver. i
004025462 BMW 528I 1999 Abs controller failure that led to disabling of abs system, stability control system and speedometer. multiple bmw owner resource web sites (
005025277 BMW 528I 1998 driving on entrance ramp to the freeway at about 10mph and saw white smoke coming from the driver's side of the hood. pulled over and inspected
005024549 BMW 528I 1997 I own a 1997 bmw 528i and everytime it rains the gear selection switch malfunction causing random gear selection. i was told this was a recall on the
005024548 BMW 528I 1997 I own a 1997 bmw 528i and everytime it rains the gear selection switch malfunction causing random gear selection. i was told this was a recall on the
005013706 BMW 528I 1999 Safety system failure - abs and anti-skid control module. this apparently is a chronic failure for bmw 5 series cars from the 1997 to 2002 model
005013705 BMW 528I 1999 Safety system failure - abs and anti-skid control module. this apparently is a chronic failure for bmw 5 series cars from the 1997 to 2002 model
004002963 BMW 528I 1997 A rattling noise can be heard while driving at any speed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the front struts needed
005002180 BMW 528I 1999 I bought a 1999 bmw 528i new. i brought the car regularly into service based upon their prescribed service program for this car. at 49,600 miles on
004002125 BMW 528I 1999 Asc control unit failed. this resulted in failure of anti-lock brakes and traction control and speedometer on my 1999 bmw 528i. bmw has a service
005001478 BMW 528I 1999 The abs controller failed intermittently causing both abs and traction control system to be disabled, specially once the engine is wam, once it failed
004312009 BMW 528I 2000 Engine overheated/radiator failed (after only 53000 miles), causing catastrophic damage to engine block and cylinder head. no instrument cluster
004312008 BMW 528I 2000 Engine overheated/radiator failed (after only 53000 miles), causing catastrophic damage to engine block and cylinder head. no instrument cluster
004312007 BMW 528I 2000 Engine overheated/radiator failed (after only 53000 miles), causing catastrophic damage to engine block and cylinder head. no instrument cluster
004311607 BMW 528I 1999 The abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined
004309790 BMW 528I 1999 Speedometer stops working. problem is well documented on vehicle repair forums. defective module was upgraded by bmw engineering but no recall issued
004309789 BMW 528I 1999 Speedometer stops working. problem is well documented on vehicle repair forums. defective module was upgraded by bmw engineering but no recall issued
004301002 BMW 528I 2000 RADIATOR NECK FAILURE.*AK
004296699 BMW 528I 1999 COMPLAINT REGARDING THE 1999 BMW 528I. *MR IN RE TO LATE PAYMENTS ON THE BEHALF OF THE CONSUMERS. *SC *JB
004294223 BMW 528I 1998 CONSUMER STATED TAIL LIGHTS WARPED, CAUSING THEM TO BURN OUT PREMATURELY. *AK
004291622 BMW 528I 1999 WHILE DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR AND BECAME STUCK. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK *SC
004287348 BMW 528I 1997 Consumer had already fixed the nhtsa recall campaign #4v183000. original invoice was send to the manufacturer in may 2004. and still waiting for the
004287347 BMW 528I 1997 On july 1, 2004 consumer received a recall letter, prior to having the strut nhtsa recall campaign 04v183000 repairs performed. the defect occurred
004286212 BMW 528I 1997 Consumer received recall 04 v 183 000 concerning front spring strut plate. consumer received this recall notice, and unable to get dealer to honor
004285422 BMW 528I 1999 I have had failures of the braking system on my 1999 bmw where the system locks up and causes the car to go out of control. based on numerous
003279900 BMW 528I 1999 1999 bmw 528it - asc/abs control module failure. loss of abs, traction control and speedometer.common on 99 model year/55k miles .noted widely on bmw
003279899 BMW 528I 1999 1999 bmw 528it - asc/abs control module failure. loss of abs, traction control and speedometer.common on 99 model year/55k miles .noted widely on bmw
004273452 BMW 528I 1997 While driving at 30 mph, the consumer heard an explosion, sounding like a tire blowout. while examining the flat tire, the consumer discovered that
004270057 BMW 528I 1997 HEADLIGHT NO LONGER WILL STAY IN ALIGNMENT LIGHT SHINES DOWN NOT OUT ON ROAD. THIS IS NOT THE RESULT OF ANY ACCIDENT. *JB
999269160 BMW 528I 1998 The front driver side inside plastic door handle snapped. this caused the consumer to roll the window down to use the outside door handle to exit the
0000269041 BMW 528I 1998 Air bag light came on while driving. this occurred because the rear passenger side airbag sensor module malfunctioned. the part was replaced, but the
004258897 BMW 528I 1999 Engine surges when cold in cold weather (<45 deg). surging causes vehicle to lurch forward if at a stop. could injur pedestrian if brake not
003258739 BMW 528I 2000 2000 bmw 528 idles rough in cold climates (2002/2003). this produces no check engine lights. the problem goes away once the car is warmed up or in
004255612 BMW 528I 1999 DOOR HANDLE '99 528I BMW BROKE OFF (MADE OF PLASTIC) = IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS IN A CRASH NECESSITATING RAPID EXIT FROM VEHICLE. *CB
0000243268 BMW 528I 2000 The vehicle stalled while driving in stop and go traffic. the engine sputtered prior to it dying out. the dealership replaced the fuel pump and other
003241977 BMW 528I 2000 CAR STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES ON THE ROAD AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. THE ABILITY TO ACCERLATE DECREASED ALSO. *AK
003240815 BMW 528I 1998 AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER STATED HE KNEW WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM.*AK
0000223953 BMW 528I 1998 Consumer states while traveling 35 mph without any indication resulting in a vehicle crash. upon impact, side air bags deployed, blowing door panel
003214076 BMW 528I 1997 The driver side front strut has failed. the strut has broken half way and appears that it just a matter of time or a bump before the entire piece
003212590 BMW 528I 1999 WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS. *JB
003202330 BMW 528I 1998 Bmw 528i sport wheels bend and warp easily causing vehicle to shimmy at various speeds. wheel repair specialist and bmw dealerships have indicated
003196397 BMW 528I 2000 The steering wheel of the car became 'free spin' with no control on the wheels while the car was make a turn. apparently, the steering wheel rod broke
002195964 BMW 528I 1997 Radiator failure at the top hose connection point. later learned that the material used is quite unreliable -- so i replaced all the plastic i could
002168726 BMW 528I 2000 Both side door air bags deployed while driving 60 mph for no known reason. vehicle at the dealer. *ak consumer states that while the air bag
001167962 BMW 528I 1997 VEHICLE WAS CONSTANTLY LEAKING OIL. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THIS WAS A DESIGN PROBLEM.*AK
000161620 BMW 528I 2000 CONSUMER STATES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING (CLAIM # 03-3160-903). *YD
000161619 BMW 528I 2000 CONSUMER STATES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING (CLAIM # 03-3160-903). *YD
0000088597 BMW 528I 1999 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
002086014 BMW 528I 1999 The driver's interior door handle, which is plastic, broke completely off as i tried to exit. i contacted the local bmw customer service rep and was
001066482 BMW 528I 1999 This bmw deployed the passenger side air bag, driving down the highway at 70mph. at the same time both front tires went flat. i do not know at this
999064950 BMW 528I 1999 Ive contacted bmwna and nothing has been done. they have ignored many many attempts to resolve this problem. lawsuit being considered. no safety
000055426 BMW 528I 1997 WHEN ALARM IS SET, DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE CAR - CHILD WAS LOCKED INSIDE CAR FOR OVER AN HOUR WITH NO WAY TO GET OUT
999040106 BMW 528I 1998 While pulling into garage with foot off gas and on brake, vehicle accelerated unexpectedly into garage wall, placed car into reverse, then shot out of
000039238 BMW 528I 1999 The transmisson failure nearly resulted in an accident when the car stopped in the middle of an intersection and i was nealry hit in the drivers side
000036382 BMW 528I 1979 N0 SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
001021357 BMW 528I 2000 WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, INJURING CONSUMER. *JB
001021356 BMW 528I 2000 WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, INJURING CONSUMER. *JB
000013080 BMW 528I 2000 After approximately 8 to 9,000 miles, noise and vibration very noticeable when vehicle is going between 20 & 25 mph, blowout on rear tire,
0000010013 BMW 528I 1980 THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT FAILED, THE SHEET METAL WHERE IT IS MOUNTED IS THIN AND EXPERIENCED CRACKING AROUND THE MOUNT CAUSING IT TO FAIL. *SLC
999000180 BMW 528I 1999 BACK-UP SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. YH
999000179 BMW 528I 1999 SEVICE THE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON. YH
999000178 BMW 528I 1999 THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED. YH
999000177 BMW 528I 1999 THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY AT FIRST AND FAILED LATER ON. YH
0000088598 BMW 528I 1999 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
997074194 BMW 528I 1997 AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT OUT OF ORDER. YH
0000073919 BMW 528I 1998 AUTOMATIC TRUCK LATCH FAILED. YH
0000072980 BMW 528I 1998 SPEEDOMETER IS 3 MPH OFF ON ADJUSTMENT. MJS
0000072337 BMW 528I 1998 AUTO STEERING WHEEL COLUMN FAILED. *YC
998049958 BMW 528I 1998 SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN A COLLISION. (QCAW)
996045474 BMW 528I 1997 DURING MINIMAL IMPACT OF SIDEWALL TIRE WHICH SLICED, LOWER CONTROL ARM SNAPPED CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS.
997036553 BMW 528I 1997 VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION.
003230261 BMW 528I 1998 After having the vehicle serviced and a powersteering hose replaced, the vehicle was loosing a lot of fuel in the engine compartment (7 gallons in 10
0000224438 BMW 528I 1998 Consumer states while traveling 35 mph without any indication resulting in a vehicle crash. upon impact, side air bags deployed, blowing door panel
003223955 BMW 528I 1997 While backing out of a parking a space the flexible ball joint housing came apart. this caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle, and the
003220018 BMW 528I 1999 1999 bmw 528i a/c compressor failure at 51,300 miles. requested factory assistance which was subsequently denied. bmw was within their rights as the
002199735 BMW 528I 1997 It wasn't a very cold day about 17 degrees,i went to pull my door handle open on the passenger side and the entire door handle came off.this is
002199263 BMW 528I 1997 It wasn't a very cold day about 17 degrees,i went to pull my door handle open on the passenger side and the entire door handle came off.this is
002196429 BMW 528I 1997 Radiator failure at the top hose connection point. later learned that the material used is quite unreliable -- so i replaced all the plastic i could
002185337 BMW 528I 1999 Consumer was approaching an intersection and another vehicle on other side of street ran stop sign. and collided with consumer's vehicle. upon
002178748 BMW 528I 1998 Consumer smelled gas while driving,.took vehicle to mechanic ,and they stated that consumer hit something and it punctured gas tank, causing a leak
0000176161 BMW 528I 1997 WHILE TRYING TO OPEN PASSENGER DOOR THE WITH THE KEY DOOR LATCH AND KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE, WAS UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR.*AK
0000176160 BMW 528I 1997 WHILE TRYING TO OPEN PASSENGER DOOR THE WITH THE KEY DOOR LATCH AND KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE, WAS UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR.*AK
002168736 BMW 528I 2000 Both side door air bags deployed while driving 60 mph for no known reason. vehicle at the dealer. *ak consumer states that while the air bag
002166713 BMW 528I 1997 WHILE DRIVING 20MPH HAD HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER INJURED. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *YH
002166703 BMW 528I 1997 WHILE DRIVING 20MPH HAD HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER INJURED. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *YH
001162667 BMW 528I 2000 WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
001161634 BMW 528I 2001 Consumer states front seat side airbags (4) deployed while driving without any collision and caused injury, air bag deployed after adjusting cd player
001161633 BMW 528I 2001 Consumer states front seat side airbags (4) deployed while driving without any collision and caused injury, air bag deployed after adjusting cd player
000161630 BMW 528I 2000 CONSUMER STATES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING (CLAIM # 03-3160-903). *YD
000161629 BMW 528I 2000 CONSUMER STATES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING (CLAIM # 03-3160-903). *YD
001161624 BMW 528I 2001 Consumer states front seat side airbags (4) deployed while driving without any collision and caused injury, air bag deployed after adjusting cd player
001161623 BMW 528I 2001 Consumer states front seat side airbags (4) deployed while driving without any collision and caused injury, air bag deployed after adjusting cd player
000161622 BMW 528I 2000 Consumer states while driving a slight impact to underbody shield resulted in the air bag to deploying causing injury to consumer (claim#30-v241-449
000161621 BMW 528I 2000 Consumer states while driving a slight impact to underbody shield resulted in the air bag to deploying causing injury to consumer (claim#30-v241-449
000129808 BMW 528I 1997 Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and vehicle just stopped without prior notice. dealership was aware of problem mechanic replaced
0000119726 BMW 528I 2000 Passenger's side shoulder belt will get jammed in the retracter, causing loss of protection. dealer has replaced seatbelt mechanism, but defect keeps
002098239 BMW 528I 1999 This is the 2nd incident. the first time was was about 6 months ago. the car had unexpected acceleration (run-away vehicle). the first time this
002097659 BMW 528I 1999 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
002097652 BMW 528I 1999 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
002088669 BMW 528I 1997 I'D LIKE TO REQUEST AN INSPECTOR TO CHECK ON MY VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAD AN ACCIDENT LIKT THIS BUT THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
0000088605 BMW 528I 1999 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
0000088604 BMW 528I 1999 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
002086021 BMW 528I 1999 The driver's interior door handle, which is plastic, broke completely off as i tried to exit. i contacted the local bmw customer service rep and was
001085668 BMW 528I 1999 The dealer fixed without charge, but the throttle got stuck fully accelerating and bmw said it was a broken gas peddle assembly. this was a truly
001081749 BMW 528I 1999 DRIVERS SIDE AND HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILED TO DEPLOY RESULTING IN INJURY. *AK
001074287 BMW 528I 2000 I recently purchased a 2000 bmw 528i through the oversea military sales progr am in the republic of korea. the car was manufactured to u.s.
998072196 BMW 528I 1998 ELECTRONIC TRUNK RELEASE FAILED. *YC
001066488 BMW 528I 1999 This bmw deployed the passenger side air bag, driving down the highway at 70mph. at the same time both front tires went flat. i do not know at this
001066487 BMW 528I 1999 This bmw deployed the passenger side air bag, driving down the highway at 70mph. at the same time both front tires went flat. i do not know at this
001066481 BMW 528I 1999 This bmw deployed the passenger side air bag, driving down the highway at 70mph. at the same time both front tires went flat. i do not know at this
000061230 BMW 528I 1999 FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN SIGNIFICANT ACCIDENT, HIT OTHER CAR AT 30-35 MPH. *AK
000060454 BMW 528I 1997 Windshield wipers failed to work in rainstorm. car towed to dealership. service advisor stated there is a service bulletin for replacement of a
000060448 BMW 528I 1997 Windshield wipers failed to work in rainstorm. car towed to dealership. service advisor stated there is a service bulletin for replacement of a
000058920 BMW 528I 2000 BMW IS CLAIMING THAT IT'S A TIRE PROBLEM & NOT A SYSTEM PROBLEM (TIRESIZE: 235/45R-17)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/45R-17 )
000057569 BMW 528I 2000 My vehicle was rear ended on freeway at about 30-40 mph. my vehicle was pushed into the vehicle in front of mine. during the collision my seatback
000045085 BMW 528I 1999 My car was hit (broad-sided at a perpendicular angle) by a 16 yo in an 1989 camaro. my bmw vehicle sustained major structural damage, including
999040112 BMW 528I 1998 While pulling into garage with foot off gas and on brake, vehicle accelerated unexpectedly into garage wall, placed car into reverse, then shot out of
001021361 BMW 528I 2000 WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, INJURING CONSUMER. *JB
001021360 BMW 528I 2000 WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, INJURING CONSUMER. *JB
999003534 BMW 528I 1999 FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKS UP DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT. YH
999003530 BMW 528I 1999 FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKS UP DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT. YH
999000184 BMW 528I 1999 THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED. YH

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