BMW 528XI recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 141 owner complaints for the BMW 528XI (model years 2008–2010, 2012–2014). The most reported problem area is engine (69 complaints), followed by power train (35 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2013 (56), 2012 (54) and 2008 (31). Among model years at least two years old, the 2014 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 528XI model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 69 | 3 of 6 | |
| Power train | 35 | 3 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 31 | 3 of 6 | |
| Exterior lighting | 18 | 3 of 6 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 13 | 3 of 6 |
All 1 recall
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V188000 | Mar 31, 2015 | Exterior lighting | 2013 | 13,443 |
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 3 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 2 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.