2000 BMW 528I engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 BMW 528I — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2000 BMW 528i. The contact stated that shortly after arriving home and with the vehicle parked in his garage, he observed first white smoke and then brown smoke emanating from the engine compartment. While waiting for emergency services, the contact stated that he then observed…”
filed Oct 2, 2023
“The radiator blew for no know reason. This caused damage to the engine and cooling system. Estimate of repairs $16,000. *tr”
filed May 2, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system…
B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 20, 2023
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 528I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 528I | 26 | 44% |
| 2015 528I | 32 | 52% |
| 2014 528I | 19 | 34% |
| 2013 528I | 11 | 15% |
| 2012 528I | 5 | 6% |
| 2011 528I | 32 | 27% |
| 2010 528I | 17 | 26% |
| 2009 528I | 5 | 23% |
| 2008 528I | 15 | 13% |
| 1999 528I | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 528I | 2 | 6% |
| 1997 528I | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 BMW 528I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.