BMW 528XI recalls and safety
1 recalls · crash ratings 2012-2013 · 157 owner complaints
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The BMW 528XI has 1 recall covering 13,443 vehicles as reported; model year 2014 is covered by the most (1). The 2013 BMW 528XI earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 7 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
1
Most for 2014: 1
Units affected
13K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2013
Complaints, 12 mo
7
-53.3% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
2 rated versions, model years 2012 to 2013
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.3% risk | |||
| 2012 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.3% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW 528XI, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
7 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine75
- Power train36
- Electrical system34
- Exterior lighting20
- Air bags15
- Engine and engine cooling13
- Unknown or other13
- Complaints
- 157
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 4
- People injured
- 2
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 528XI by component
- Exterior lighting1 · 13K units
BMW 528XI recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2015 | BMW 525D Xdrive, 528I, 528XI, 535I and 5 more (2013-2014): Exterior lightingNo. 15V188000 | Crash risk | 13,443 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2014 BMW 528XI recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2014 BMW 528XI. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW 528XI have?
1 recalls cover the BMW 528XI, for 13,443 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2013 BMW 528XI?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 9.3% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 528XI?
Engine: named in 75 of the 157 safety complaints about the BMW 528XI, then power train (36). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.