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2013 BMW 528I Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
4%of 73 total for the year
Median mileage
86,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 BMW 528I, 4% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“Upon purchasing the vehicle it was not serviced as supposed I have been calling only to be played around with this has been a nightmare I haven't made my 3rd payment and currently carless”

NHTSA complaint #11487466, filed 2022-10

“The contact owns a 2013 Bmw 528I. While driving 45 MPH approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The contact stated that the emergency mode warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the timing chain and engine needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11098919, filed 2018-05, 86,000 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201612%
201334%
201244%
201023%
200929%
200811%
2000410%
19991226%
199813%
1997512%

Other parts of the 2013 BMW 528I

Engine
37 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology