Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1986 BMW 528 peaked in 2001, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1986 BMW 528
Sedan, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from May 22, 2001 to May 22, 2001.
Recall campaigns covering this model year197k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 1986 sedan
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1986 BMW 528 name seats
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 1986 BMW 528
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86V-151 | Nov 10, 1986 | Brake light switch could overheat, eventually leading to melting of plastic internal parts in area of electrical contacts | Lighting | 97,300 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1986 BMW 528
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 22, 2001Failure Apr 15, 2001SAN Francisco, CASeats
DRIVER SEAT IS LOOSE FROM THE ANCHORS AND CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY AND NOT COVER UNDER A RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER... *AK
NHTSA complaint 888894
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
3 NHTSA investigations on file
- EA92017 Engineering analysis, Visibility and wipers
HEATER CORE FAILURE
Opened Jun 2, 1992, closed Mar 30, 1993 · led to a recall - EA90002 Engineering analysis, Brakes
MSTR CYL FAILS TO RELEASE
Opened Oct 12, 1989, closed Oct 30, 1990 - PE89142 Preliminary evaluation, Brakes
BRAKES DRAG & FAIL
Opened Jul 14, 1989, closed Oct 12, 1989
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- B510819 Jan 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.