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2015 BMW 528I Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 65 total for the year
Median mileage
74,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 BMW 528I, 3% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 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 contact owns a 2015 BMW 528I. The contact stated that there was water accumulated inside the passenger’s side headlight assembly, causing the daytime running light to become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the headlight assembly and module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11730009, filed 2026-04, 88,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side headlight flickered, and the contact pulled over to the side of the road and discovered that the headlight housing was full of water. The failure had occurred on several different occasions with both headlights. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the front driver's and passenger's side headlight housings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11656298, filed 2025-04, 60,000 miles

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201623%
201523%
201447%
201345%
201211%
201133%
201046%
200914%
20083328%
200025%
199937%
199826%
199712%

Other parts of the 2015 BMW 528I

Electrical system
36 complaints
Engine cooling
33 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 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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