BMW 528XI Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 157 consumer complaints across the 5 model years of the BMW 528XI (2008–2013) that have at least 5 complaints. 2013 has the most, with 56. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (75 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

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All 528XI model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Engine75 34%
• Transmission and drivetrain36 16%
• Electrical system35 16%
• Exterior lighting21 9.6%
• Air bags15 6.8%
• Other or unknown13 5.9%
• Engine cooling13 5.9%
• Fuel system11 5.0%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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