2013 BMW 528I Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 BMW 528I, 8% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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.
“The driver's side door handle and/or actuator fails and does not open from the inside without pressing the electric button on the dash to unlock all doors. Upon pulling the inside door handle, the door lock pin slowly moves up and then recedes back down into the lock position when releasing the handle. In an emergency where an occupant would need to exit the vehicle quickly, or where the electronics have failed in the car, this could present a significant safety hazard, ultimately trapping an occupant in the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11064802, filed 2018-01, 35,000 miles“While driving in the toll of 130 my sunroof window busted out of nowhere. No 18 wheeler or big truck was in front that could have cause the glass to burst, when it happened it sounded like an explosion. Luckily my sunroof cover was closed shielding the inside of my vehicle otherwise it could’ve been bad for myself and my infants inside the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11569690, filed 2024-02“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“My BMW suddenly started making a weird sound. I took it to BMW and they could not tell me exactly what happened. However they told me that a new engine was needed. I contacted headquarters and they referred me back to the local BMW. The Local BMW said that there's no way for them to know what caused the engine problem but they were recommending a new engine. I had no choice but to purchase a new engine, still to this day I have not idea why the engine failed. I strongly believe its something they are failing to admit is wrong with their engine that causes problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11433977, 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…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 8% |
| 2015 | 7 | 11% |
| 2014 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 8% |
| 2012 | 12 | 13% |
| 2011 | 11 | 9% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 13% |
| 2008 | 7 | 6% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 3 | 7% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW 528I
37 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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