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2010 BMW 528I Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
26%of 65 total for the year
Median mileage
141,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 BMW 528I, 26% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 141,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“On 9-2-14 surround 11:30 am AC unit stopped working, compressor on the AC unit is in function, however the AC fan is not blowing air, there is no malfunction on fuses or relays, there's might be an indication of the fsu or final stage unit as other people are having the same issue with this part.”

NHTSA complaint #10630775, filed 2014-09, 77,067 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the VANOS bolts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11567459, filed 2024-01, 160,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal whistling sound was coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the RPM was fluctuating. There was no warning light illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11476991, filed 2022-08, 90,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528I. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the repair failed to prevent a failure. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormally loud rattling sound coming from under the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in Manual Mode, the vehicle independently shifted to neutral(N), the steering wheel became firm, and the transmission failed to shift out of neutral. …”

NHTSA complaint #11706489, filed 2025-12, 145,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528I. The contact stated while making a left turn and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The brake and transmission warning lights illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle, and then attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and was towed back to the residence. The vehicle was next towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the camshaft and timing belt chain needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11655886, filed 2025-04, 124,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20162644%
20153351%
20142035%
20131115%
201256%
20113227%
20101726%
2009522%
20081513%
20001024%
199912%
199826%
199737%

Other parts of the 2010 BMW 528I

Engine
16 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 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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