1998 BMW 528IA Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 BMW 528IA, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
- 1997
- 1998
- 2000
1 safety recall for the 1998 BMW 528IA
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The sealing material of the switch can develop leaks and allow water entry.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission gear position switch.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 BMW 528IA have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Left front wheel bearing failed at 50,000 miles”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 30, 2003 · Wheels
“The right mirror automatically tips down when the car is in reserve to aid in seeing the curb - the mirror has malfunctioned on numerous occasions by not readjusting to the correct position - the deal”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 13, 1999 · Visibility
Compare BMW 528IA model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 528IA model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 BMW 528IA | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 BMW 528IA | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 BMW 528IA | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 1998 BMW 528IA
How do I know if my 1998 BMW 528IA 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 BMW 528IA; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 (for example 98V143000).
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.