Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the BMW 528I. Hover a bar for the count.
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2008 BMW 528I - 181 complaints
- 2011 BMW 528I - 164 complaints
- 2012 BMW 528I - 145 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2000 BMW 528I - 53 complaints
- 1999 BMW 528I - 59 complaints
- 2010 BMW 528I - 87 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 BMW 528I | 105 | 4 |
| 2015 BMW 528I | 108 | 1 |
| 2014 BMW 528I | 92 | 3 |
| 2013 BMW 528I | 119 | 4 |
| 2012 BMW 528I | 145 | 4 |
| 2011 BMW 528I | 164 | 4 |
| 2010 BMW 528I | 87 | 2 |
| 2009 BMW 528I | 33 | 2 |
| 2008 BMW 528I | 181 | 2 |
| 2007 BMW 528I | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 BMW 528I | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 BMW 528I | 53 | 1 |
| 1999 BMW 528I | 59 | 0 |
| 1998 BMW 528I | 39 | 0 |
| 1997 BMW 528I | 49 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V608000 | 2012-2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-20 |
| 24V527000 | 2014 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 |
| 17V683000 | 2007-2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive |
| 16V914000 | 2016 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 s |
| 16V832000 | 2011 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 BMW 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011. The |
| 16V747000 | 2016 | Seat Belts | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, |
| 16V746000 | 2011-2012 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Dri |
| 15V718000 | 2016 | Seats | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicle |
| 15V188000 | 2013-2014 | Exterior Lighting | 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 reflector |
| 14V627000 | 2012-2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2 |
| 14V176000 | 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wag |
| 13V454000 | 2012-2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012 |
| 13V407000 | 2008-2010 | Exterior Lighting | BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resis |
| 00V048000 | 2000 | Exterior Lighting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE CONTROLLED BY A SWITCH ACTIVATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS SWITCH COULD FAIL INTERNALL |