KnownCarProblems2014 BMW 528i Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW 528i, most often about the engine (60% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles). It is 8th of 12 528i model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2014 BMW 528i problems
Engine
34 complaints · 60%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528i. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was smoke coming from the engine and a burning odor coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine oil feed line had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Electrical
26 complaints · 46%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while driving 30-35 MPH, the inside of the cabin filled up with smoke and exhaust fumes. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over safely. The contact was able to continue driving to the residence and parked the vehicle.…
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Fuel system
7 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528i. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle was decelerating independently. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate properly and was jerking while driving. The contact pulled to the side of the road safely. The check engine and fuel warning…
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528i. The contact stated that upon acceleration from a stop or after the vehicle was parked, the engine delayed 10 to 15 seconds before accelerating as needed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to hesitate and then stalled. The check engine…
Transmission
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: driveline.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528i. While driving approximately 15 MPH, a loud bang was heard from the front end of the vehicle and the drive train malfunction indicator illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and the driver noticed oil flowing out of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to otto's…
After parking the car for extended time (>7hours), hot weather, starting the car and put in reverse, back out slowly the engine stalls, transmission flips by itself to neutral (n) and a message on screen stating that transmission is not in park, ...., this happened 3 times in the last 2 weeks. Happening earlier but…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 7%When driving on freeway, with a loud noise, the sun roof shattered into pieces. The weather out was little warm but not hot (the outside temperature will be around 90 f). I am driving the vehicle from mountain view and have been driving for almost 45 mins with my A/C on. I didnt notice any pebble or object hitting the…
On my morning commute on the highway (approx 70-75 MPH) I heard a loud bang right on top of the car, as if a cinder block had been dropped straight from above. Shortly after I heard glass shards crumbling and then visibly saw the same immediately after. Once I parked, the sunroof had completely shattered. No evidence…
Lights
4 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: headlights.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528i. The contact stated that the driverâs side daytime running light was inoperable due to water and condensation inside the light housing. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed that the water build-up inside the light housing was a common issue, and that the housing…
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed water build-up in the driver's side headlight housing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the failure was confirmed. The contact was informed that the driver's side headlight housing needed to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 BMW 528i recalls
Electrical: connectors/plugs/receptacles
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 28, 2025. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
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, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xdrive, 328xi gran turismo, 2013-2017 x3 sdrive28i, x3 xdrive28i, 2015-2018 x4 xdrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Fix: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 6, 2024. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
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, 2014 x5, 2013-2014 x3, 2014-2015 3 series sedan, 2014 4 series coupe, 2014 4 series convertible, 2014 3 series gran turismo, and 2015 4 series gran coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Lights: exterior lighting
Risk: The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began july 28, 2017. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full defect summary
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. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2014 BMW 528i
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 528i?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (34 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); electrical (26 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles); fuel system (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2014 BMW 528i have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 13, 2024 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the BMW 528i?
- It is 8th of 12 528i model years by number of complaints, with 57 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.