KnownCarProblemsBMW 528i Problems by Year
Owners have filed 713 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW 528i since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2008, 2011, 2012. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
BMW 528i problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 528i | 59 | Engine | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 528i | 65 | Engine | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 528i | 57 | Engine | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 528i | 73 | Engine | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 528i | 90 | Engine | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 528i | 118 | Engine | 4 | 1 |
| 2010 528i | 65 | Engine | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 528i | 118 | Engine | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 528i | 42 | Engine | 1 | 2 |
25 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the BMW 528i
- What years of the BMW 528i have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2008 (118), 2011 (118), 2012 (90).
- What is the most common problem with the BMW 528i?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (364), electrical (174), transmission (93).
- Which BMW 528i years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2007 (1), 2001 (2), 2009 (23). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.