There are no safety recalls for the 2010 BMW 528xi, but owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
2010 BMW 528xi problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Seat Belts | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 88,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2010 BMW 528xi complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 88,000 miles · reported Jul 7, 2017
I drove across town to my parents house and when I got there I turned the car completely off and locked it. I visited with them for roughly 30 minutes before I had to leave again. I was approaching my car and clicked the unlock button on my key fob. Once the car unlocked I noticed smoke coming from the engine. I unlocked to hood to release pressure and quickly ran to grab a fire extinguisher. When I came back to the car with a fire extinguisher I noticed flames shooting out the bottom of the car. I put those flames out but after two minutes my car was completely engulfed by flames. The fire…
Air Bags · at 120,000 miles · reported May 23, 2017
I have a warning light on during driving "passenger restraint system" malfunctions". Bmw states there is a 10yr "warranty" (Recall) on this issue but my VIN does fall in the series of VIN's . My year 2010 is not covered, yet I have the same issue many others have and I have to pay out of pocket for since this kills my resale value. Bmw should have to replace and or fix all safety issue period.
Visibility · reported Jan 25, 2017
2010 bmw 528 xi. Consumer writes in regards to windshield wiper motor assembly and wiper relay failure. The consumer stated the windshield wiper failure happened once or twice in the past, but lasted only a few minutes. The consumer had to drive 100 block in the rain, with no working windshield wipers. The cost to replace both components was $1878.07.
Air Bags · at 75,000 miles · reported Jan 5, 2016
The contact owns a 2010 bmw 528xi. While operating the vehicle, the front passenger seat air bag sensor light illuminated, which indicated that the passenger side air bag system was faulty. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Exterior Lighting · at 48,000 miles · reported Feb 11, 2015
The insulation covering the wires going to the daytime running lamps (Angel eyes) bulbs has split and caused a short or an arc which has visibly burned and melted the plastic connector to the bulb and caused the light to malfunction and produce warnings inside the car. This seems like a dangerous situation. Even more so because power continues to flow through the wires as evidenced by the fact that jiggling the wires sometimes makes the bulb light up.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 BMW 528xi have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2010 BMW 528xi as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 BMW 528xi?
Owners report air bags problems most often (3 reports), followed by exterior lighting (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 88,000 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.