2012 BMW 528XI Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 BMW 528XI, 9% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“So I bought a Bmw, then a lot of condensation and water got into a headlight and it messed up the wires and my turn signal stopped working. Ordered a new one and the same thing started happening, I got another one and the light isn't working again. Ive had multiple mechanics, Bmw, etc look at my car. Come to find out the way the car was built, vibration off the road often creates cracks or micro fissures, that make moisture get into a headlight and people have complained numerous times. I don't have enough money to continue buying new headlights if this a manufacture problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11388234, filed 2021-01, 120 miles“The driver door sometimes will not unlock and I have to puch the main button on the dash board to unlock the door. The door sometimes will not close because the lock mechanism does not unlock after I get out of the car. I have to push the main unlock mechanism on the dash. This happens when I park the car and get out of the car to close the door. Only the driver's side door does this. If I were in an accident and could not reach the button on the dash I would not be able to get out of the car. I wonder if this is covered under a warranty as a safety issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11022749, filed 2017-09, 30,000 miles“Airbag restraint system malfunction passenger side indicator comes on. Stating restraint had malfunctioned and might not work. Passenger seat of not registering properly.”
NHTSA complaint #11113497, filed 2018-07, 76,000 miles“The vehicle suffered a sudden Drivetrain Malfunction and severe engine overheating while driving, resulting in a physically snapped camshaft and extensive iron shaving contamination in the oil pan (catastrophic engine failure).Ten months ago, an authorized dealership performed the official BMW Water Pump Safety Recall (NHTSA Campaign 24V608000). The vehicle has an active history of drivetrain malfunction fault codes dating back to January 2024. …”
NHTSA complaint #11748598, filed 2026-07“When car is in motion, the GPS system voice instruction and map visual sometime conflict. For example, the voice may says turn right while the map says turn left. I've had car since 2012 and reported problem too dealer and Bmw when new. You can't predict when it will happen so can't show dealer and problem was ignored. On going problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10907337, filed 2016-09Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 BMW 528XI
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 BMW 528XI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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