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2000 BMW 5 Series 528i Wagon 4AT

The 2000 BMW 5 Series 528i Wagon 4AT is a 2.8-liter wagon with an automatic 4-spd and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 19 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type2.8L 6-cylinder
Displacement2.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 BMW 5 SERIES. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Aug 28, 2019 · STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Lemförder Steering Center Rods sold as aftermarket parts for 1996-2004 BMW 5-Series (E39) vehicles. The steering center rods may have an insufficient ball pin pull force that may allow the rods to detach from the steering knuckle.

Consequence: If the steering rod detaches from the steerable wheel knuckle, it can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: ZF has notified the parts distributors, instructing them to inform the end customer. ZF will reimburse them for the affected parts. The recall began August 28, 2019.

NHTSA campaign 19E058000

Aug 10, 2012 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-Series vehicles. A metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. This primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short.

Consequence: This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.

Remedy: Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may contact Valeo at 1-888-718-2536.

NHTSA campaign 12E029000

2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2000 BMW 5 SERIES

Owner Complaints

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 BMW 5 SERIES (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags1
Power Train1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 14, 2004 · Power Train
“THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER FOUND THE RECALL FOR THE 1999 NHTSA RECALL 99V005000. *JB”
Dec 19, 2000 · Air Bags 1 injury
“WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH ALL OF AIRBAGS IN VEHICLE DEPLOYED EXCEPT STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER FELT AIRBAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED WITHOUT HITTING ANYTHING. *AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2000 BMW 5 SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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