2015 BMW 528I Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 BMW 528I, 5% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 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.
“On september 22, 2016. My 2015 Bmw 528I vehicle had a drivetrain malfunction. The car died on the 95northbound and I was in the speedlane in motion going over 70 miles an hour and the car when into a dead stop and almost caused over a 30 car pileup. I was almost killed! This car is 1 years old and should have not happened. I do not feel safe in this vehicle and cannot get back in it. Bmw is insisting that it is safe and they fixed the problem. I cannot put my families life's or my life in jeopardy. Bmw is insisting that they fixed it and will not switch out this car for a different model. …”
NHTSA complaint #10924250, filed 2016-11, 14,351 miles“Oil leaks engine compartment (all over) gaskets, oil filter housing , bottom of engine and bad smell enters to driver compartment even it is on inside circulation( oil burn smells,etc from engine dept)”
NHTSA complaint #11265511, filed 2019-10, 84,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while driving up a ramp at 5 MPH, the transmission unintendedly shifted into Neutral (N) and the engine experienced a total loss of motive power. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle rolled backward, struck the front bumper of another vehicle, and stopped upon impact. The vehicle sustained rear bumper damage. The airbags did not deploy. A police report was not filed, and no injuries or property damage were reported. The vehicle was not towed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11760329, filed 2026-08, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10179810Aug 1, 2020N20 and N26 Differential Pressure Sensor Fault: 195002 Stored in DME: The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following differential pressure sensor fault stored…
- 10174009Apr 1, 2020TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from…
- 10135032Feb 1, 2018TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHEN CORNERING: The customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away…
- 10146821Sep 1, 2016CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 31 01 12 dated June 2015. Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at…
- 10151302May 1, 2016N63, N63TU, S63 and S63TU Engines: Oil Leak from the Rear of the Engine and Transmission Bell Housing. Customer complains that engine oil is leaking from the center of the…
- 10147241Sep 1, 2015Shudder from the Driveline on Vehicles with xDrive. There is a shudder or vibration from the driveline when taking off from a stop, or when accelerating at highway speeds. CAUSE…
- 10151404Aug 1, 2015Vibration or Shudder from Driveline when Accelerating from a Stop. Chassis stabilization warning is displayed. Vehicle may exhibit a shudder or vibration when taking off from a…
- 10147198Jul 1, 2015Cracking in Rear Differential Mount Bushing. During inspection, the rear differential mount in the rear axle support shows signs of cracking.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 5% |
| 2014 | 5 | 9% |
| 2013 | 13 | 18% |
| 2012 | 20 | 22% |
| 2011 | 25 | 21% |
| 2010 | 9 | 14% |
| 2008 | 15 | 13% |
| 1999 | 4 | 9% |
| 1998 | 4 | 12% |
| 1997 | 5 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2015 BMW 528I
36 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 BMW 528I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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