NHTSA Data Explorer

BMW 528i

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,103

Active records

Recalls

28

Active records

TSBs

757

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

41

Crashes

28

Fires

57

Top reported issues — BMW 528i

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Condition issue

323

Operating state

301

Reporting mechanism

218

Engine behavior

217

Performance issue

164

Thermal issue

164

Safety restraint issue

114

Fluid issue

90

Noise

69

Smell

64

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

63

Vibration/harshness

59

Lighting behavior

49

Safety restraint behavior

47

Electrical issue

42

Starting behavior

37

Access/entry issue

34

Driver assistance issue

32

Ride/handling behavior

29

Steering behavior

22

Braking behavior

20

Powering on/off behavior

16

Recent change

13

HVAC behavior

6

Infotainment behavior

5

Communication/network issue

2

Wiper/washer behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2011 BMW 528I

Filed Oct 15, 2026


1. Vanos Bolts recall. NHTSA Recall 23V-707. Cause the car the have a rough idle, check engine light, car to stall, and cut off in traffic all with seconds. Dealership says it was not the Vanos Bolts that cause the shutdown, but it is the DME and ICM. 2. The safety of myself and my 15 year old daughter was at risk, along with the drivers on the highway. The car stopped in traffic, and would not release out of park to go in neutral. 3. State Trooper came to call a tow truck, the car was…

2009 BMW 528I

Filed Sep 27, 2026


1 injured
Fire

CRITICAL SAFETY REPORT: DRIVING FIRE / INJURY / FAILED RECALL REMEDY (CAMPAIGN 12V-126)While driving, my 2009 BMW E60 suffered an immediate, catastrophic electrical fire originating at the positive battery terminal bulkhead connector in the trunk floor. This exact component is the subject of federal safety mandate NHTSA Recall Campaign 12V-126.The fire occurred with zero warning on a public roadway, forcing an emergency roadside stop directly in front of a local preschool, creating an…

2012 BMW 528I

Filed Sep 21, 2026


car engine timing chain guides are faulty and there have been lawsuits that were settled and no recall on the actual part with drivers still having issues with the N20 engine now getting quotes for over $15,000. is this not an incident where it’s not the fault of a driver but manufacturing? This needs to become a recall for all N20 engine timing chain and guides as the faulty part is causing complete engine failure. seems very deceptive when a BMW only last 100,000 miles.

2014 BMW 528I

Filed Sep 11, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust and there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The message Engine Temperature High was displayed. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the recall repairs were…

2015 BMW 528I

Filed Aug 28, 2026


Crash

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while driving up a ramp at 5 MPH, the transmission unintendedly shifted into Neutral (N) and the engine experienced a total loss of motive power. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle rolled backward, struck the front bumper of another vehicle, and stopped upon impact. The vehicle sustained rear bumper damage. The airbags did not deploy. A police report was not filed, and no injuries or property damage were reported. The vehicle was…

2015 BMW 528I

Filed Aug 26, 2026


Fire

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while idling, there was smoke emerging from under the hood, and the contact discovered that the electrical connection for the water pump caught fire. No warning light illuminated. The contact extinguished the fire using a fire extinguisher. No injury was reported, and no police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the water pump and other damaged components needed replacement.…

2015 BMW 528I

Filed Aug 13, 2026


I am filing an official safety recall non-compliance and documentation fraud complaint against the franchise dealership, BMW of [XXX], regarding their handling of active safety campaigns B110724 (Electric Water Pump) and B120921 (DME Control Unit).Following a severe engine overheating failure related to the water pump recall, both BMW Roadside and the dealership denied my request for a safety tow, forcing me to pay out-of-pocket for a private flatbed. Upon arrival, the dealership held my…

2016 BMW 528I

Filed Jul 29, 2026


Vehicle: 2016 BMW 528i xDrive (VIN: [XXX]) Safety Issue / Defect Description: Strong, hazardous raw gasoline fumes began entering the passenger cabin and trunk area. On XXX, the vehicle was brought to an authorized dealership (BMW of Sterling) for diagnostic evaluation. The dealership's technician conducted a multi-point inspection and produced video evidence documenting fluid leaking from the top of the plastic fuel tank. The dealership issued Repair Order Quote #$4,824.92 to REPLACE FUEL…

2016 BMW 528I

Filed Jul 20, 2026


The vehicle developed a strong, toxic odor of raw gasoline inside the passenger cabin and trunk area. The vehicle was brought to an authorized franchise, BMW of Sterling, where technicians performed a multi-point inspection. The technician confirmed that the factory plastic fuel tank assembly is structurally defective and leaking raw fuel from the top weld seams. The dealer provided an official invoice quoting $4,824.92 to replace the tank due to the fuel leak, noting it is an active hazard,…

2015 BMW 528I

Filed Jun 23, 2026


Fire

the vehicle was driven for approximately 30 minutes, operating with zero dashboard warnings or performance indicators. The vehicle was then parked on my property and turned off completely. Approximately two hours and thirty minutes later, the vehicle spontaneously ignited while stationary and unoccupied. The local fire department responded and successfully extinguished the blaze. Both physical observations and my home security camera footage confirm that the point of origin was the front right…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.