Model year record
2012 BMW 528XI
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 88 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 29 | 77,000 mi |
| Power train | 17 | 75,600 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 84,000 mi |
| Electrical system | 5 | 127,000 mi |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 30,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 128,900 mi |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 64,000 mi |
| Air bags | 3 | 69,000 mi |
| Air bags: sensor: occupant classification | 2 | 74,000 mi |
| Seats | 2 | 69,000 mi |
| Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger | 1 | 74,000 mi |
| Air bags: SRS malfunction warning lamp/light | 1 | 62,000 mi |
| Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer | 1 | — |
| Exterior lighting: headlights | 1 | 155,000 mi |
| Power train: driveline: chain/belt | 1 | 146,000 mi |
| Service brakes | 1 | 67,000 mi |
| Steering | 1 | — |
| Structure: body | 1 | 30,000 mi |
| Tires | 1 | — |
The 2013 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Other BMW 528XI model years
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.