1999 BMW 528I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
59
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 BMW 528I
The 1999 BMW 528I has received a total of 59 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (6 complaints), Air Bags (5 complaints), and Air Bagssidewindow (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 BMW 528I
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 BMW 528I. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 BMW 528I
59 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 BMW 528I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
BMW just issued a Do Not Drive order for BMW 5 series cars from 2000 to 2006. Our car is a 1999 BMW 528I. According to your safety records, this car also has Takata air bags, but I see no indication these have been recalled. Since they are actually older than the 2000-2006 cars, shouldn't these 1999 Takata air bags be just as dangerous? What should I do about this? Thank you.
TAKATA INFLATORS: MY NEPHEW WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. BOTH THE DOOR AIRBAG AND THE CURTAIN AIRBAG EXPLODED.
WILMINGTON NORTH CAROLINA POLICE INSURANCE FRAUD STAGED ACCIDENT ATTEMPTED MURDER. OFFICER [XXX] RELEASED A DRIVER IN THE ACCIDENT AND FILED A FALSE ACCIDENT REPORT WITH CAUCASIAN MALES. ACCIDENT REPORT WILMINGTON NORTH CAROLINA ONLINE. [XXX] AND [XXX] DAMAGE DON'T EQUAL DAMAGES TO MY CAR. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BMW 528I. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED EYE INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED THE BMW MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN BMW DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
I HAD BEEN DRIVING MY 528I (BMW 1999) THIS PAST WINTER WHEN I NOTICED THE POWER BRAKES WERE NO LONGER WORKING. I HAD TO DEPRESS THE PEDDLE WITH NO ASSIST, AND WHILE THE CAR DI EVENTUALLY STOP, IT COULD HAVE BEEN UNFORTUNATE IF MY WIFE OR DAUGHTER WERE FACED WITH THIS CONDITION SUDDENLY. POWER BRAKE BOOSTER APPARENTLY WENT BAD, WATER LEAKING IN AND FREEZING, FORTUNATELY NO ON E INJURED.
Safety Rating for the 1999 BMW 528I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 BMW 528I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 BMW 528I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1999 BMW 528I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
117598 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING 2.5 AND 2.8 LITER SIX CYLINDER ENGINES. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 BMW 528I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 528I
- 1994 BMW 528I — 0 complaints
- 1996 BMW 528I — 0 complaints
- 1997 BMW 528I — 49 complaints
- 1998 BMW 528I — 39 complaints
- 1999 BMW 528I (current)
- 2000 BMW 528I — 53 complaints
- 2001 BMW 528I — 3 complaints