2013 BMW 528I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 19%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 BMW 528I, 19% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“A vehicle(SUV) ended my car in the rear in a pretty good speed when I was in the slow traffic almost stationary(5 MPH). Crash impact was high. Had to call in an ambulance as my friend sitting in passenger seat was hurt badly. As we realize after the crash, engine got stopped & airbags failed to deploy due to fault in airbag. Engine did not start later & the car was towed to a facility in prospects heights. This happened on a city highway when driving in a straight lane. Very light snow showers at that time around 6pm on 02/26.”
NHTSA complaint #11190282, filed 2019-03, 76,952 miles“When making turns I hear a clicking noise. Going into turn and coming out of turn noise can be heard from the steering wheel itself. This happens only when making turns anywhere. After investigating come to my attention that the clock spring just for no reason breaks connection which make the air bag restraint light com on and you loose control of any functions on steering wheel. Functions like cruise control,radio control...etc. Connections inside a steering wheel shouldn't be snapping off if they were designed correctly in a 2013 vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11176038, filed 2019-02, 84,000 miles“Driver restraint /airbag system warning light on to no apparent reason. Dealer states that the car must have been in accident ，but only a minor scuff on the rear number was observed. Dealer stated the minor scuff has caused the system lights to stay on and will not cover the cost under the warrantee . Car engine on ，light remains on when stopped and moving.”
NHTSA complaint #10788047, filed 2015-11, 19,500 miles“My 2013 Bmw horn went out a week ago, I paid almost 300 dollars to have it fix and my brake fluid changed. A week later my horn went out again once my driver restraint system light came on. Once this light came on my cruise control button stopped working as well as my horn. Which is everything connected to the steering wheel this could be an airbag problem Bmw has called certain models of these cars on recall which mine doesn't fall under this recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10965855, filed 2017-03“My car (2013 Bmw 528I) started making a ticking noise everytime I turn the steering wheel. I also noticed when this started that the driver airbag restraint system malfunction light also came on. I researched the issue and it appears these two symptoms are associated with one another. I am not sure what the cause of the issue is but the steering wheel ticking is causing the airbag system to malfunction which poses a huge saftey issue. A recall should be issued as I've seen it is a common malfunction and it should not be.”
NHTSA complaint #11433464, filed 2021-09Related 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…
- 10174015Apr 1, 2020TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked…
- 10146769Sep 1, 2017"AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT: ACSM FC 930A60 OR 930A1C SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTION. According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be on when the vehicle…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 8% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 14 | 19% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 12% |
| 2000 | 7 | 17% |
| 1999 | 9 | 20% |
| 1998 | 6 | 18% |
| 1997 | 5 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW 528I
37 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 BMW 528I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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