2009 BMW 528XI Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 BMW 528XI (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW 528XI. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and exterior lighting (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 77,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine4 67%
- Electrical system2 33%
- Exterior lighting1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
Example complaints
Engine: “In december 2017 recall was issued regarding engine component known as positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater. Called my local Bmw of peabody ma and I was told that the components will be available on late january 2018 and I will informed by mail. Car smoking on and off I made sure they have my name and address. As of september 2018, there's no contact lack of service and concerns”
NHTSA complaint #11124131, filed 2018-09Electrical system: “I received a message that the right brake light and signal light were malfunctioning. Dealer wants to charge inflated price of $550 to correct on a 4 year old car with only 32000, when I researched on the internet this seems to be a constant issue with 2008 and 2009 5 series bmws. 100s if not more of this problem are on internet and the complaints along with the cost Bmw is charging to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10536031, filed 2013-08, 32,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 32,000 and 220,840 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 BMW 528XI. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Series · sedan AWD | not rated | 3 / 5 | — | — | 4 · 10.5% risk |
| 5 Series · sedan RWD | not rated | 3 / 5 | — | — | 4 · 10.5% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2009 model year: forward collision warning not available, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 BMW 528XI in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers…
- 10247567Dec 20, 2023Fuel system, Engine cooling. Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel…
- 10245422Nov 22, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâÂÂs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation…
- 10182619Oct 1, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased…
- 10057568Oct 1, 2014Exterior lighting. Bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. Model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06, f07, f10, f12, f13…
Other model years of the BMW 528XI
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 56 | 80,200 | 1 | 5 | — | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2012 | 54 | 75,800 | 0 | 5 | — | 52 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 10 | 83,942 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 6 | 77,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 31 | 76,534 | 0 | — | 20 | 35 · Fewer | Falling |
All BMW 528XI model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 BMW 528XI have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW 528XI as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 BMW 528XI is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2009 BMW 528XI been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2009 BMW 528XI reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 77,000 miles and the middle half falls between 32,000 and 220,840 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.