2010 BMW 528I Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 14%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,149miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 BMW 528I, 14% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,149 miles.
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.
“Found faults for vanos system. I was driving on the highway and car start making a rattle noise like something bucking against something as I accelerated.”
NHTSA complaint #11352066, filed 2020-08, 138,000 miles“While driving car began sluggish and the engine/transmission sounded like it was slipping. Took it to the dealer said it was the #2 and #5 engine coils. I replaced those. Two weeks later same problem engine coil #2 had to be replaced. Two months later same problem - engine coils #1, #2, and #5 had to be replaced. No explanation for the continued problem. Their only suggestion is to have them all replaced. Seems like there's a bigger problem here.”
NHTSA complaint #10704634, filed 2015-04, 50,000 miles“While accelerating the car jumps into neutral randomly. Whether from a slow start or accelerating on a highway. It has happened dozens of times and the dealer says there is no fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11140430, filed 2018-10, 71,000 miles“While at a stop and higher speeds (40-65mph) car jerks forward without pressing accelerator. Also, shifts radically, surging forward or sudden downshifts while in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10515555, filed 2013-06, 60,182 miles“While driving, all of a sudden, it comes to neutral and engine RPM goes to around 4000 and transmission malfunctioning sign comes. I have to pullover and restart the engine. After that it runs smooth. It happens once a while. In last two months it happened six times. Two times I was on the highway and hardly survived from the accidents. It is a serious safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10780675, filed 2015-10Related service bulletins
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- 10148034Sep 1, 2014"Intelligent Battery Sensor Diagnosis Hints. The vehicle enters the workshop with one or more of the following complaints: * Check Control Message related to battery discharge *…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 5% |
| 2014 | 5 | 9% |
| 2013 | 13 | 18% |
| 2012 | 20 | 22% |
| 2011 | 25 | 21% |
| 2010 | 9 | 14% |
| 2008 | 15 | 13% |
| 1999 | 4 | 9% |
| 1998 | 4 | 12% |
| 1997 | 5 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2010 BMW 528I
17 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 BMW 528I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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