2013 BMW 528I Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2013 BMW 528I, 5% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“Condensation in headlights, common in the vehicle with now fix. Water seeps through and destroys electronics, including leveling, adjusting, and turn signals. Each time it rains it becomes worse and makes visibility difficult. When the vehicle was bought it was stated to the sales department and was told it is no issue. Seen many other 5 series with same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11359895, filed 2020-09, 61,200 miles“The contact owns a 2013 BMW 528i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Additionally, the contact stated that the headlights failed to illuminate while it was raining or while washing the vehicle. The indicators failed to operate while attempting to make a turn. The warning light indicating an electrical failure was illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11621228, filed 2024-10, 119,000 miles“headlights faulty module no longer sealed and taking water water making all components in the headlights malfunction to repair this issue costing me 2,800.00 for ONE HEADLIGHT”
NHTSA complaint #11442309, filed 2021-12Related recalls
- 15V188000Mar 31, 2015BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The…Covers: BMW 528I 2013–2014, 535I 2013–2014, M5 2013–2014 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10162435Jul 12, 2019Lane Change Warning Lamps on Side View Mirrors Are Too Dark. The lane change warning lamps (small and triangle-shaped) on the exterior door mirrors are too dark. This may occur…
- 10146962Nov 1, 2016"HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION. Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside. Water inside the…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 33 | 28% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 3 | 7% |
| 1998 | 2 | 6% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW 528I
37 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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