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2012 BMW 528XI Seats Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 54 total for the year
Median mileage
72,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2012 BMW 528XI, 4% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,500 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.

“Passenger restraint system malfunction. Light will not go out. Dealership Bmw of sterling in sterling va says passenger sensor mat has to be replaced as airbag will not deploy in case of an accident.”

NHTSA complaint #11405598, filed 2021-03, 69,000 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

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201312%
201224%
2008310%

Other parts of the 2012 BMW 528XI

Engine
29 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology