2000 BMW 528IT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 BMW 528IT
The 2000 BMW 528IT 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 Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 BMW 528IT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 BMW 528IT, potentially affecting up to 17,700 vehicles.
Recall 00V048000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 17,700 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WITH AN IMPROVED SWITCH.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 BMW 528IT
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 BMW 528IT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
Safety Rating for the 2000 BMW 528IT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 BMW 528IT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 BMW 528IT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 BMW 528IT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 528IT
- 2000 BMW 528IT (current)