1998 BMW 528iaBmw 528ia 1998

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1998 BMW 528ia.

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BMW
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 1998 BMW 528ia?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 1998 BMW 528ia, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls

  • Recall 11195 [USA]: This condition can eventually result in an incorrect indication of the transmission gear position, which could also cause the car not to start, or allow it to start in a drive gear, such as 'drive' or 'reverse.'

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Recalls are also available on the Complaints page
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B510819 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
  • B013118 - AIR BAGS: Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
  • B080119 - AIR BAGS: In an effort to improve the completion rate on takata air bag recall affected vehicles; bmw na has expanded the bmw ultimate rewards platform to include a new recall support page. This page will allow irfs to check their customers vins for
  • B011618 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE: Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
  • B650916 - EQUIPMENT: Radio / navigation / head unit identification guide
  • B011618 - AIR BAGS: For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?S side airbag modules, bmw of north america, llc (?Bmw na?) will provide a customer support program as outlined in the takata settlement customer support program overview attachment. This ?Comp
  • 651998 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Subject pertaining to dsp amplifier switching to
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20030414

Left front wheel bearing failed at 50,000 miles

NoNoN NoneNone19990420

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 dealer has attempted on at least 15 separate occasions to fix this problem with the mirrors memory - it still does not work proberly. *ak

For a complete list of all consumer complaints and OBD II codes, see the Complaints page

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