Seat Belt Problems of BMW 528

BMW 528 owners have reported 31 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat belt anchorage (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of BMW 528


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of BMW 528

The Seat Belt problem

Recently, in the last 30 days multiple critical safety components of my BMW vehicle have malfunctioned without warning, posing significant risks to my safety and that of other road users 1. **horn system failure**: the horn system of my BMW has ceased to function across all driving conditions,   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Front passenger side seat belt locks up due to manufacturing defect. Yh   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

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.   Read details...

The Rear/other Buckle Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528i. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was overheating. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road for a moment. The contact was able to restart the vehicle.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt problem

Consumer stated after locking the driver side seat belt, the lap belt became unbolted from the floor board. Dealer and manufacturer had been contacted. Ts as of 12/21/2002 the defect has been repaired at no charge to consumer.   Read details...




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