2000 BMW 528i recalls and problems

The 2000 BMW 528i has 1 safety recall and 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 4

Injuries / deaths

4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 BMW 528i vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 BMW 528i recalls

Recall 00V-048: Exterior Lighting

Reported Feb 17, 2000 · 17,700 vehicles affected · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Problem: 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.

Risk: If this happens, the brake lamps either will not operate or will be continuously illuminated, regardless of brake pedal position.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch.

2000 BMW 528i problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	11
Air Bags	10
Tires	4
Steering	3
Electrical System	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Latches/Locks/Linkages	3
Seats	2
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Unknown or Other	2
Seat Belts	1

Most reported parts

Air Bags › Side/Window — 3
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 3
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly — 2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module — 2
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 2
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 2
Seat Belts › Front › Retractor — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 102,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 BMW 528i complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 102,000 miles · reported Oct 2, 2023

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 flames engulfing the engine compartment and heard a loud pop. As a result, the contact reported extensive smoke damage to the interior of the garage. The local fire department arrived and extinguished the fire, and a fire report was filed. A police report was also filed, and no injuries were…

Unknown or Other · at 123,000 miles · reported Aug 29, 2020

The shifter on the console will hang up get stuck often when I put it in reverse then from reverse to drive it won't shift all the way to drive it keeps stopping in neutral now while it's in neutral I can pull back on the shifter and hold it it will catch drive partially but u have to keep pulling back on the shifter and hold it but it doesn't go all the way in drive it's just on the front edge and if u let go of the shifter it drops back into neutral it's a safety hazard cause u cant go forward to get out of the way of other motorists especially in an emergency it takes a few minutes of…

Engine · at 283,000 miles · reported Oct 29, 2018

The contact owns a 2000 bmw 528i. The contact was driving and came to a stop, when smoke was seen coming from the passenger side of the hood. There was a cracking sound then flames was seen coming from under the hood. The contact and the passenger exited the vehicle. The contact stated attempted to extinguish the flames but could not. The fire department was called and was able to extinguish the fire. There were no injurie. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 283,000.

Air Bags · at 133,000 miles · reported Jun 23, 2017

My car was parked in front of my house stationary I was changing the battery when I put the battery in and connected it the airbags blew up destroyed the dash steering wheel and cracked the front windshield this car is off and parked

Tires · reported Apr 25, 2012

New tires eagle f1 asymmetric bought and installed in may 2011 ( Unknowingly rec'd 2007 production tires ) and then removed my tires for winter tires in november 2011. When reinstalling the summer tires this spring / april 2012, multiple bubbles were apparent on 3 of the tires and the 4th tire had a bubble as well. Was told by an independent goodyear tire vendor that the bubbles resembled the effects impact damage. Furious and puzzled as to how these bubbles appeared after having sat a winter indoors and no damage was apparent when the tires were removed ( On rims ) at season's end. The tires…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 BMW 528i have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 BMW 528i: 00V-048 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 BMW 528i?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (11 reports), followed by air bags (10). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 102,000 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.