1986 BMW 528 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1986 BMW 528
The 1986 BMW 528 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problem area is the Seats (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 BMW 528
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1986 BMW 528, potentially affecting up to 97,300 vehicles.
Recall 86V151000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 97,300 vehicles affected
Defect: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD OVERHEAT, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO MELTING OF PLASTIC INTERNAL PARTS IN AREA OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SWITCH PLUNGER COULD JAM, RENDERING BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER INOPERATIVE OR CONTINUOUSLY ILLIMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION.
Remedy: REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH REVISED SWITCH WITH INCREASED ELECTRICAL LOAD CAPACITY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 BMW 528
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 BMW 528. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DRIVER SEAT IS LOOSE FROM THE ANCHORS AND CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY AND NOT COVER UNDER A RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER... *AK
Safety Rating for the 1986 BMW 528
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 BMW 528 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 BMW 528
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 BMW 528
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1986 BMW 528.
Other Model Years of the BMW 528
- 1982 BMW 528 — 0 complaints
- 1983 BMW 528 — 0 complaints
- 1986 BMW 528 (current)
- 1987 BMW 528 — 1 complaint
- 1988 BMW 528 — 1 complaint