Model year guide

1998 BMW 5 Series

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 BMW 5 Series is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 22 on record.

1998 BMW 5 Series — representative photo
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1998 BMW 5 Series at a glance

Safety recalls2
Typical price$1,745

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

1998 BMW 5 Series recalls 2

Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting NHTSA Campaign #19E058000 · 28/08/2019

ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Lemförder Steering Center Rods sold as aftermarket parts for 1996-2004 BMW 5-Series (E39) vehicles. The steering center rods may have an insufficient ball pin pull force that may allow the rods to detach from the steering knuckle.

Fix: ZF has notified the parts distributors, instructing them to inform the end customer. ZF will reimburse them for the affected parts. The recall began August 28, 2019.

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #06E023000 · 13/03/2006

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Fix: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

What's a 1998 BMW 5 Series worth?

Low
$600
Typical price
$1,745
High
$3,000

From 20 comparable 1998 BMW 5 Series listings.

1998 BMW 5 Series trims & engines on record

Trims
528i · 540i

1998 BMW 5 Series vehicles on record

Other BMW 5 Series model years

1998 BMW 5 Series — frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 BMW 5 Series have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1998 BMW 5 Series. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

How much is a 1998 BMW 5 Series worth?

Comparable 1998 BMW 5 Series listings run roughly $600–$3,000, typically around $1,745 (from 20 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.