2012 BMW 528I Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,090miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2012 BMW 528I, 1% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,090 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.
“This 2012 Bmw 528, while standing still on a city street, was struck from behind on the left rear corner and the active headrest restraint system was activated striking the driver in the head and causing a traumatic brain injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10836786, filed 2016-02, 20,090 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10227568Oct 1, 2022According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy…
- 10145298Jun 1, 2018MEMORY SEAT ADJUSTMENT IS LIMITED: After programming the vehicle with ISTA 4.10.2x, the adjustment range of the memory seat may restricted.
- 10146680Aug 1, 2017BACKREST NOISES WHEN UNDER LOAD. Pop noise coming from seat backrest when pressure exerted toward rear or while pulling away from a stop. Friction between top right rivet holding…
- 10147878Dec 1, 2015Front Seat Base Makes Noise. A noise may be heard from the left or right front seat base when driving on rough roads. CAUSE The riveting of the seat control bracket to the metal…
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 BMW 528I
43 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW 528I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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