There are no safety recalls for the 2000 BMW 528IA, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 BMW 528IA problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Seats | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust — 1
- Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 49,750 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2000 BMW 528IA complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · at 234,040 miles · reported Jan 10, 2019
The contact owns a 2000 bmw 528ia. When the vehicle was started, the passenger air bag deployed without warning or an impact. As a result, the front windshield fractured. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 234,040.
Seats · at 49,750 miles · reported Oct 27, 2010
While driving I activated the drivers side seat heater. After a minute or two, I noticed a burning smell and then started to feel a burning sensation in my left side by my pant pocket. I reached towards the area and the leather seat material was extremely hot and appeared to be scorching the leather seat material. I immediately turned off the seat heater and will not use it again until it is repaired. This same scenario happened almost five years ago to the same vehicle. The defective part was replaced by my dealer service department. The part apparently fails after an average of five years.…
Seats · at 26,200 miles · reported Nov 26, 2005
Noticed a burning smell in the last few days and determined that it is only there when the seat heater is on. There is an odor that can best be described as the smell from an overheated hair dryer. It is obvious something in the seat is overheating and could be a potential safety hazard. I also noticed very hot areas on the seat near the left side where my left rear pant pocket would rest. Nhtsa campaign #04v575000 addresses this issue on model year 2004 bmw 5 series cars, but mine is a 2000.
Seats · reported Feb 3, 2004
Yesterday I paid my bmw dealer $262.43 to fix a problem which resulted directly from a poor engineering design. Specifically, the charge was to replace the switch and front seat trim cover which had broken, for the fourth time, during normal operation (The switch shorted out, became inoperable, and it was not possible to adjust the seat or steering wheel fore/aft, up/down, etc. ). Apparently, bmw is unwilling to admit to poor engineering design of these parts, preferring instead to attribute breakage to improper entry/exit technique by the customer. After it broke the first time, and was…
Vehicle Speed Control · reported May 10, 2001
Consumer is having problems with cruise control. He can be riding along and wants to accelerate a little while in cruise control, and after acceleration, speed sometimes does not return to original speed. Consumer states the speed may drop from 3-10 MPH below the present speed, and then suddenly accelerate on its own back to the preset speed, the sudden acceleration almost caused an accident.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 BMW 528IA have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 BMW 528IA as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 BMW 528IA?
Owners report seats problems most often (3 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 49,750 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.