BMW 528I recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 710 owner complaints for the BMW 528I (model years 2000–2001, 2007–2016). The most reported problem area is engine (204 complaints), followed by electrical system (179 complaints). The 2016 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 59 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 65 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 57 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2013 | 4 | 73 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 90 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 4 | 118 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 65 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 118 | 1 | 16 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 42 | 2 | 4 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2011 (118), 2008 (118) and 2012 (90). Among model years at least two years old, the 2007 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 528I model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 204 | 10 of 12 | |
| Electrical system | 179 | 10 of 12 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 174 | 10 of 12 | |
| Power train | 93 | 8 of 12 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 80 | 9 of 12 |
Latest 8 of 14 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V608000 | Aug 13, 2024 | Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, pump | 2012–2016 | 720,796 |
| 24V527000 | Jul 11, 2024 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2014 | 1,145 |
| 17V683000 | Oct 30, 2017 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control, crankcase (pcv) | 2008–2011 | 740,561 |
| 16V914000 | Dec 20, 2016 | Air bags | 2016 | 3,506 |
| 16V832000 | Nov 17, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive | 2011 | 91 |
| 16V747000 | Oct 17, 2016 | Seat belts: front, retractor | 2016 | 15,455 |
| 16V746000 | Oct 17, 2016 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2011–2012 | 136,188 |
| 15V718000 | Oct 30, 2015 | Child seat | 2016 | 7,162 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 10 complaints and a fire in 45 complaints; 22 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.