BMW 528I recalls & problems by year
The BMW 528I has 14 NHTSA recalls and 834 owner complaints across model years 1979–2016. The most complained-about year is the 2008 with 118 complaints.
Model years
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 528I | 4 | 59 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2015 528I | 1 | 65 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2014 528I | 3 | 57 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2013 528I | 4 | 73 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2012 528I | 4 | 90 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2011 528I | 4 | 117 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2010 528I | 2 | 65 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2009 528I | 2 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 528I | 2 | 118 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2007 528I | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 528I | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2000 528I | 1 | 42 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | |
| 1999 528I | 0 | 46 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| 1998 528I | 0 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1997 528I | 0 | 41 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
| 1980 528I | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1979 528I | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW 528I problems (all years)
BMW 528I recalls
| Recall | Component | Model years | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V608000 Aug 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES | 2012–2016 | 720,796 |
| 24V527000 Jul 11, 2024 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2014 | 1,145 |
| 17V683000 Oct 30, 2017 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | 2007–2011 | 740,561 |
| 16V914000 Dec 20, 2016 | AIR BAGS | 2016 | 3,506 |
| 16V832000 Nov 17, 2016 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | 2011 | 91 |
| 16V746000 Oct 17, 2016 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2011–2012 | 136,188 |
| 16V747000 Oct 17, 2016 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2016 | 15,455 |
| 15V718000 Oct 30, 2015 | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 2016 | 7,162 |
| 15V188000 Mar 31, 2015 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2013–2014 | 13,443 |
| 14V627000 Oct 7, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 2012–2013 | 8,988 |
| 14V176000 Apr 10, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2011 | 156,137 |
| 13V454000 Sep 26, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2012–2013 | 76,191 |
| 13V407000 Sep 11, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 2008–2010 | 134,100 |
| 00V048000 Feb 17, 2000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 2000 | 17,700 |