KnownCarProblems2013 BMW 528xi Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW 528xi, most often about the engine (68% of complaints, typically around 80,500 miles). It is the most complained-about 528xi model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2013 BMW 528xi problems
Engine
38 complaints · 68%Half of these problems showed up before 80,500 miles.
On numerous occasions after restarting the car after a short period of rest (30mins-1hr) and a couple times on extended drives(2+ hours) car stalls out the first 6 times came up with power train and fuel module codes took to dealer. Dealer replaced high pressure fuel pump and timing chain issue appeared fix till it…
My 2013 528i has some problems with the motor. I purchased the car around december 18 some time with about 76000 miles and only had it for 2 days an problem's came . First it was saying I drivetrains malfunction so I turn the car off an tried to crank it about 4 times an it finally crunk . About 3 days later same…
Transmission
16 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles. Parts named most often: driveline.
The contact owns a 2013 BMW 528xi. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the drive train malfunction warning indicator illuminated. As a result, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to BMW seattle (1002 airport way s, seattle, wa 98134, ([phone]) when the failure first occurred, but the cause…
On numerous occasions after restarting the car after a short period of rest (30mins-1hr) and a couple times on extended drives(2+ hours) car stalls out the first 6 times came up with power train and fuel module codes took to dealer. Dealer replaced high pressure fuel pump and timing chain issue appeared fix till it…
Electrical
13 complaints · 23%Parts named most often: instrument panel.
Doors are getting lockdown sporadically even after your car is at complete stop and parked, unless you press the central unlock switch in the panel you are locked down in the car, it took 15mins for me to figure out how to unlock the doors and come out. If this is an emergency situation then I would have been dead by…
Drivers door lock is failing at only 40,000 miles. We first noticed this problem when we would lock the car from the key fob and noticed the door wouldn't lock, even though the car would beep and the security system would activate. Then, if you went to open the door after you locked the car, the alarm would go off…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 11%Doors are getting lockdown sporadically even after your car is at complete stop and parked, unless you press the central unlock switch in the panel you are locked down in the car, it took 15mins for me to figure out how to unlock the doors and come out. If this is an emergency situation then I would have been dead by…
Drivers door lock is failing at only 40,000 miles. We first noticed this problem when we would lock the car from the key fob and noticed the door wouldn't lock, even though the car would beep and the security system would activate. Then, if you went to open the door after you locked the car, the alarm would go off…
Lights
5 complaints · 9%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 BMW 528xi recalls
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.
Questions about the 2013 BMW 528xi
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 528xi?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (38 complaints, typically around 80,500 miles); transmission (16 complaints, typically around 82,000 miles); electrical (13 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2013 BMW 528xi have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 31, 2015 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the BMW 528xi?
- It is the most complained-about 528xi model year since 2000, with 56 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.