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BMW 528i recalls and problems

15 recalls and 713 owner complaints for 11 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
15
Complaints
713
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
45

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BMW 528i by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2016 528i5591420
2015 528i2651510
2014 528i4570520
2013 528i5731130
2012 528i5900330
2011 528i41181130
2010 528i2652410
2009 528i2231210
2008 528i211811620
2007 528i110000
2000 528i1422440

Most reported BMW 528i problems

Problem areaReports
Engine204
Electrical System179
Engine and Engine Cooling177
Power Train93
Fuel/Propulsion System80
Air Bags78
Unknown or Other60
Exterior Lighting56
Steering19
Seat Belts18

All BMW 528i recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-733Nov 4, 20262012–2016Park outsideElectrical System, Engine and Engine CoolingBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2016 3 Series, 5 Series, Z4, 2012-2015 X1, 2013-2017 X3, 2015-2016 4 Series Gran Coupe, 2 Series Convertible, 2014-2016 328xi Gran Turismo, 2 Series Coupe, 4…
24V-608Aug 13, 20242012–2016Electrical System, Engine and Engine CoolingBMW of North America, LLC.
24V-527Jul 11, 20242014Air BagsBMW 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…
17V-683Oct 30, 20172007–2011Engine and Engine CoolingBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i…
16V-914Dec 20, 20162016Air BagsBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8…
16V-832Nov 17, 20162011Air BagsBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 BMW 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011.
16V-747Oct 17, 20162016Seat BeltsBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce…
16V-746Oct 17, 20162011–2012Fuel System, GasolineBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011…
15V-718Oct 30, 20152016Seats, Child SeatBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans.
15V-188Mar 31, 20152013–2014Exterior LightingBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles.
14V-627Oct 7, 20142012–2013Service Brakes, HydraulicBMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan…
14V-176Apr 10, 20142011Engine and Engine CoolingBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i…
13V-454Sep 26, 20132012–2013Service Brakes, HydraulicBMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model…
13V-407Sep 11, 20132008–2010Exterior LightingBMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009.
00V-048Feb 17, 20002000Exterior LightingVehicle description: passenger vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the BMW 528i?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2011 BMW 528i has the most reports (118). Check the 2011 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the BMW 528i have?

NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls covering BMW 528i model years 2000, 2007–2016.

What are the most common BMW 528i problems?

Owners report engine, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems most often.