2009 BMW 528XI Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 67%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 220,840miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2009 BMW 528XI, 67% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 220,840 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.
“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 2018-09Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 BMW 528XI
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW 528XI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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