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2014 BMW 528I recalls and problems

3 recalls and 57 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2014 BMW 528I.

3
recalls
57
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
5
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2014 BMW 528I recalls

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, pump · Electrical system: wiring, connectors/plugs/receptacles

NHTSA campaign 24V608000 · reported August 13, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC · 720,796 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
The risk
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 24V527000 · reported July 11, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC · 1,145 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
The fix
The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Exterior lighting

NHTSA campaign 15V188000 · reported March 31, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC · 13,443 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 11, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling · 110,000 miles

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust and there was an abnormal sound…

Jun 18, 2026 · Engine

car was brought in for a recall could erupt fire from engine and electrical brought car to bmw 8/2025 have checked list when brought in car was in perfect condition per bmw .pick up car checked engine light was on brought back immediately manager took to shop and cleared light immediately came back on i called them…

Jan 5, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling

See attached document for complaint. Greetings: I am writing pursuant to recalls No. 24V‑608, both remedy unavailable and remedy available, ten months later. During the intervening ten months, I experienced hardship, expense and loss of use of my vehicle. The attached documents represent my correspondence to BMW…

Jun 22, 2025 · Electrical system

Incident Description: This complaint concerns both the lack of navigation system support and the unresolved recall status for my 2014 BMW 5 Series. 1.Navigation System: BMW no longer supports map or system updates for this vehicle, and no hardware or retrofit upgrade is available. The outdated GPS system results in…

Jun 18, 2025 · Engine

While on […] the car suddenly shows low engine oil. The car was driving from Fremont, CA to Los Angeles on Friday […]. Then, coming back to Fremont, CA from LA on Sat. […] It happened after […] to […] , warning light showed low engine oil. Stopped the car at safe place. Then, contacted the insurance to tow the car as…

528I model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2011 411811
2012 49003
2013 47311
2014 35705
2015 16515
2016 45914

Across all years, the 2008 528I has the most complaints (118). All BMW 528I years →

Questions

Does the 2014 BMW 528I have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 BMW 528I, the most recent reported on August 13, 2024 (Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, pump, Electrical system: wiring, connectors/plugs/receptacles). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 528I?
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (26 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (20).
How many 2014 BMW 528I complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 57 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 11, 2026.