1999 BMW 528
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a fire1 injuries
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- Electrical system · Exterior lighting › Headlights
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 BMW 528. while traveling 55 mph the contact attempted to activate the headlights, and they began blinking ,and the contact smelled smoke coming from the inside of the vehicle. he lifted the hood, and attempted to disconnect the battery cable, but it was too late. the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 BMW 528. while traveling 55 mph the contact attempted to activate the headlights, and they began blinking ,and the contact smelled smoke coming from the inside of the vehicle. he lifted the hood, and attempted to disconnect the battery cable, but it was too late. the police department was notified, but by the time they arrived the vehicle was on fire. the current mileage iwas 121,000 , and failure mileage was 120,000.*ak
- Seat belts › Front
Consumer stated after locking the driver side seat belt, the lap belt became unbolted from the floor board. Dealer and manufacturer had been contacted. ts as of 12/21/2002 the defect has been repaired at no charge to consumer. *jg *jb
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
While opening driver's door knob fell off in conusmer's hand. Dealer was contacted, and and replaced knob. Please provide further information.*ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
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