2012 BMW 528I Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 BMW 528I, 3% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,600 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.
“I was driving on the freeway and my car suddenly stopped running and shut down on me mid freeway! I stepped on gas pedal and nothing! It turned off on me and wouldn't turn on! Now it turns but gas won't work! I believe there is a problem with the gas pump of something regarding gas fuel! I had to call my car insurance to tow my car when I became stranded on the freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #11326433, filed 2020-05, 122,600 miles“I own bmw 528i 2012. These engines are straight up bad. Timing chain failed at 149K miles with no signs of failure. Just driving down the road when suddenly the car just turns off and goes into neutral on its own. I simply pulled over restarted the car to cylinder misfires, car struggling to accelerate, smoke out the exhaust, and a loud rattling sound. I pulled over had the car towed. I had my car taken to a independent shop for repairs and diagnostics and what I got told was absolutley crazy. …”
NHTSA complaint #11451630, filed 2022-02“The car front and rear tires were of different size and I noticed when I got the car from dealer next day as the car would drift towards one side. It gave drivetrain error since its all wheel drive with power not being equally distributed due to different RPM on front and rear. This wasn't the case when I test drove the day before. I kept thinking its a transmission issue but it was tire that was causing it. At high speed (40-60mph) when I take off from gas the car would drift to one side and would stall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11128224, filed 2018-09Related service bulletins
- 10151333May 1, 2016"""Collision Warning Failed"" or ""Pedestrian Warning Failed"" CCM Display. While driving, a Check Control Message (CCM) is displayed advising of the following: Front collision…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 15% |
| 1998 | 3 | 9% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
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 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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