KnownCarProblemsBMW 528xi Problems by Year
Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW 528xi since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2013, 2012, 2008. 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 528xi problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 528xi | 56 | Engine | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 528xi | 54 | Engine | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 528xi | 31 | Electrical | 0 | 1 |
1 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the BMW 528xi
- What years of the BMW 528xi have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2013 (56), 2012 (54), 2008 (31).
- What is the most common problem with the BMW 528xi?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (82), transmission (34), electrical (31).
- Which BMW 528xi years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2014 (1), 2009 (6), 2010 (10). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.