Table 1 shows one common seat belt related problems of the 2000 BMW 528.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems |
Passenger's side shoulder belt will get jammed in the retracter, causing loss of protection. Dealer has replaced seatbelt mechanism, but defect keeps occurring. Shouler belt lock up occurs with any movement on passenger side. Almost to a point of choking the passenger.