Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the BMW 528I, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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2015
2016
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2011 BMW 528I - 66 complaints in its first 8 years (117 to date)
- 2012 BMW 528I - 66 complaints in its first 8 years (90 to date)
- 2008 BMW 528I - 52 complaints in its first 8 years (118 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1997 BMW 528I - 28 complaints in its first 8 years (41 to date)
- 2010 BMW 528I - 29 complaints in its first 8 years (65 to date)
- 2000 BMW 528I - 30 complaints in its first 8 years (42 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 BMW 528I | 59 | 23 | 4 |
| 2015 BMW 528I | 65 | 14 | 1 |
| 2014 BMW 528I | 57 | 20 | 3 |
| 2013 BMW 528I | 73 | 49 | 4 |
| 2012 BMW 528I | 90 | 66 | 4 |
| 2011 BMW 528I | 117 | 66 | 4 |
| 2010 BMW 528I | 65 | 29 | 2 |
| 2009 BMW 528I | 23 | 9 | 2 |
| 2008 BMW 528I | 118 | 52 | 2 |
| 2007 BMW 528I | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 BMW 528I | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 BMW 528I | 42 | 30 | 1 |
| 1999 BMW 528I | 46 | 34 | 0 |
| 1998 BMW 528I | 33 | 20 | 0 |
| 1997 BMW 528I | 41 | 28 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V608000 | 2012-2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 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,... |
| 24V527000 | 2014 | Air Bags | 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,... |
| 17V683000 | 2007-2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW 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... |
| 16V914000 | 2016 | Air Bags | BMW 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... |
| 16V832000 | 2011 | Air Bags | BMW 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. |
| 16V747000 | 2016 | Seat Belts | BMW 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... |
| 16V746000 | 2011-2012 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW 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... |
| 15V718000 | 2016 | Seats | BMW 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. |
| 15V188000 | 2013-2014 | Exterior Lighting | 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. |
| 14V627000 | 2012-2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW 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,... |
| 14V176000 | 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW 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... |
| 13V454000 | 2012-2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW 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... |
| 13V407000 | 2008-2010 | Exterior Lighting | BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. |
| 00V048000 | 2000 | Exterior Lighting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE CONTROLLED BY A SWITCH ACTIVATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. |