One problem related to front suspension springs has been reported for the 1997 BMW 528. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer received recall 04 v 183 000 concerning front spring strut plate. Consumer received this recall notice, and unable to get dealer to honor the recall because the previous owner owned the dealer money.
| Front Suspension Strut problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems | |
| Ball Joint problems | |
| Strut Failure problems | |
| Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problems | |
| Front Suspension Springs problems |