1997 BMW 528 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1997 BMW 528, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1997 BMW 528. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 BMW 528 have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 60,250 miles. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I bought the 1997 BMW 528i off lease. It was my second BMW. The prior BMW had virtually no problems. I guess the second one had to make up for the first one. If i only had a nickle for every time i wi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 2, 2015 · Steering
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving at no particular speed, the gear shift indicator down shifted into neutral. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection only. Updated 4/11/2006 - *nm”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 28, 2006 · Power train
Compare BMW 528 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 528 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 BMW 528 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 BMW 528 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 BMW 528 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 BMW 528 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 BMW 528 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 BMW 528 | 0 | 13 |
| 1998 BMW 528 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 BMW 528 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 BMW 528 | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 1997 BMW 528
How do I know if my 1997 BMW 528 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.