2016 BMW 528I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 BMW 528I, 8% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,850 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Takata recall,, 12-20-2017 I was in a collision. My vehicle rear ended a vehicle while trying to stop. I was alone in my vehicle. The driver side steering wheel and knee airbags deployed. The passenger front and rear side curtain airbags deployed. The driver side front and rear side curtain airbags failed to deploy. Bmw upon my request and complaints had the vehicle checked my one of their engineers. Who I was told said that the driver side curtain airbags should not have deployed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11083916, filed 2018-04, 16,000 miles“The driver restraint system malfunctioned out of the blue. It’s still at the dealership where I’m paying to have it diagnosed. This problem is so common it is a running joke on Twitter, yet there’s no recall on my car that is only 8 years old.”
NHTSA complaint #11579693, filed 2024-03“Some wires within the steering wheel deteriorated causing my driver air bag to no longer be connected and my horn no longer works to alert other drivers.”
NHTSA complaint #11613768, filed 2024-09“The contact owns a 2016 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. The contact received a message displaying a hazard symbol for the driver restraint system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the fault for the driver’s side air bag Intel Stage 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #11625951, filed 2024-11, 17,700 miles“*drivers' restraint system t * There is a big possibility that airbags won't deploy when I need them to. *Confirmed by dealership *Yes vehicle has been inspected by BMW dealership. * There was no warning no other symptoms”
NHTSA complaint #11525214, filed 2023-06Related recalls
- 16V914000Dec 20, 2016BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i…Covers: BMW 528I 2016, 535I 2016–2017, MINI Cooper 2017 +14 more
Related 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…
- 10174015Apr 1, 2020TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked…
- 10146769Sep 1, 2017"AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT: ACSM FC 930A60 OR 930A1C SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTION. According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be on when the vehicle…
- 10147091Feb 1, 2015"Airbag Warning Light: ACSM FC 930A60 or 930A1C Seat Occupancy Detection. According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be on when the vehicle…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 8% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 14 | 19% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 12% |
| 2000 | 7 | 17% |
| 1999 | 9 | 20% |
| 1998 | 6 | 18% |
| 1997 | 5 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2016 BMW 528I
33 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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