Model year guide

1998 BMW 523I

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 BMW 523I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 247 on record.

1998 BMW 523I at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1998 BMW 523I recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1998 BMW 523I.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1998 BMW 523I trims & engines on record

Engines

2.5L

1998 BMW 523I vehicles on record

1998 BMW 523IWBADD31030BU44934

1998 BMW 523IWBADD31060BU45768

1998 BMW 523IWBADD41020BT57662

1998 BMW 523IWBADD310X0BU39200

1998 BMW 523IWBADH41020BY75596

1998 BMW 523IWBADD31000BU49332

1998 BMW 523IWBADD31000BU46253

1998 BMW 523IWBADD41060BT56644

1998 BMW 523IWBADD31090BU49037

1998 BMW 523IWBADD41090BT60879

1998 BMW 523IWBADR41000GT67238

1998 BMW 523IWBADD310X0BU32263

1998 BMW 523IWBADH41010BY75590

1998 BMW 523IWBADD31080BU40166

1998 BMW 523IWBADD410X0BT59028

1998 BMW 523IWBADD31070BU51045

1998 BMW 523IWBADM31040GR03133

1998 BMW 523IWBADD31090BU38734

1998 BMW 523IWBADR31000GT43032

1998 BMW 523IWBADH41010BY72768

1998 BMW 523IWBADD31090BU42878

1998 BMW 523IWBADD41090BT63300

1998 BMW 523IWBADD31090BU42931

1998 BMW 523IWBADD41060BT55610

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1998 BMW 523I — frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 BMW 523I have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1998 BMW 523I. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

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