2016 BMW 528I Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,599miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 BMW 528I, 5% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,599 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.
“My people is making a tapping noise from the front suspension area I have taken the car to the dealership on four different occasions and the last time was on 6 9 2011 I was told to bring the car back when the noise is actually happening so the lead mechanic asked you roll with me and heard the noise and confirmed that there was a problem I dropped the car off after two days I was told that they cannot find a problem directly contradicting what the lead mechanic had told me I'm not sure I'm not sure what's going on I'm actually afraid to drive this car because this news has actually gotten…”
NHTSA complaint #11339545, filed 2020-07, 46,000 miles“I've gotten my car fixed multiple times and nothing has worked. My car is leaking coolant severely it overheats constantly I get the red and the yellow message. My heater is self stopped working and my car on the freeway has stopped from going 75 to 80 miles dropping all the way to 20 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11653684, filed 2025-04“The contact owns a 2016 BMW 528I. The contact stated that there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle while at a stop. The contact detected fumes underneath the hood and there was oil on the alternator. The contact stated that the tires were replaced, but the vehicle was not aligned. The contact stated that the driveshaft had dropped and was making an abnormal rubbing sound. The oil light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the rear differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11634664, filed 2025-01, 151,198 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10184575Nov 1, 2020TICKING 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…
- 10179812Aug 1, 2020CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONTAXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATION: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking…
- 10138392Apr 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…
- 10138386Apr 1, 2018Cracking noises from the front axle area while turning the wheels, when stationary or parking
- 10147715Jun 1, 2015Clicking Noise from Front Axle. Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). CAUSE Movement between the…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 BMW 528I
33 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 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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