BMW 528xi problems and complaints, 2010 to 2013

120 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall across 3 model years, 2010 to 2013. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

120complaints
1recalls
2reported crashes
1reported fires
1reported injuries

Which BMW 528xi years should you avoid?

We cover 3 model years of the BMW 528xi, too few to say which stand out.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2013	56	1	0	0	Few red flags	Engine
2012	54	0	2	1	Few red flags	Engine
2010	10	0	0	0	Few red flags	Airbags

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 10 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Engine & powertrain3 (30%)
Electrical & infotainment3 (30%)
Airbags & seat belts3 (30%)
Structure & body1 (10%)

Recalls (1)

Exterior lighting · 15V188000 · Mar 2015 · model year 2013
The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.