2016 BMW 528I Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 BMW 528I, 8% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Car caught on fire when the engine was off for 2.5 hours. It happened while parked, in my apartment complex parking lot and no one was inside the car at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #11407469, filed 2021-04, 50,000 miles“Due to the nature of the car potentially catching on fire and a remedy still not being available I am concerned about my safety and of those around me since the car is used to be operated daily for commuting to work.”
NHTSA complaint #11657941, filed 2025-04“Do to the water pump recall and the water pump electrical connector on my vehicle, it is no longer in driving condition and has caused engine overheating and damage. I am still paying for a car I cannot drive. I need help”
NHTSA complaint #11631740, filed 2024-12“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“This recall campaign begins Aug 2024. As of today 11-15-24, the dealership still stated, remedy is unavailable . This is not acceptable. What should I do next?”
NHTSA complaint #11625556, filed 2024-11Related 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 2016 BMW 528I
33 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsFuel system
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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