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2001 BMW 528I problems

The most common problem on the 2001 BMW 528I is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical 528I model year.

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Year score
95/100
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
6
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 2001 BMW 528I problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2001 BMW 528I 6

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2001 BMW 528I owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 9, 2015 · Fuel system · 85,920 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 bmw 528i. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, fuel was leaking out of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired on four different occasions for the same symptoms however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,920. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Airbags · IL · 1 injury

Consumer states front seat side airbags (4) deployed while driving without any collision and caused injury, air bag deployed after adjusting cd player button (claim # 13-7535-667).

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Questions about the 2001 BMW 528I

Is the 2001 BMW 528I reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 BMW 528I, fewer than a typical 528I model year.

What is the 2001 BMW 528I year score?

The 2001 BMW 528I scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the BMW 528I: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 BMW 528I?

Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).

How many recalls does the 2001 BMW 528I have?

No recalls on record.

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