2009 BMW 528I Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 BMW 528I, 4% of the 23 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I took the 2009 BMW 528i to Bridgeport BMW to have a prior safety recall (17V-673/19V-273) repaired but, it wasn't fixed and my car caught on fire last year before I got another recall letter stating that there's no remedy for the Recall Campaign No. 22V-119: PCV Valve Heater.”
NHTSA complaint #11463047, filed 2022-05Related service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 9% |
| 1998 | 4 | 12% |
| 1997 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2009 BMW 528I
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW 528I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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