Model year guide

2001 BMW 528I

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 BMW 528I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2001 BMW 528I at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints3

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

2001 BMW 528I recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2001 BMW 528I.

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.

2001 BMW 528I common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

2001 BMW 528I vehicles on record

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2001 BMW 528I — frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 BMW 528I have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2001 BMW 528I. 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.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW 528I?

Across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, fuel/propulsion system.

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