Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 528xi | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 528xi | 56 | 1 |
| 2012 | 54 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 30 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine75
- Power train36
- Electrical system34
- Exterior lighting20
- Air bags15
- Unknown or other13
- Engine and engine cooling13
- Fuel/propulsion system11
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 model-year variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2013 BMW 528 XI 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.3 % |
| 2012 | 2012 BMW 528 XI 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 9.3 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 1 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 11.6 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 528xi · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 13.4 | 9.4 | 11.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
1 campaigns cover the 528xi.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA recalls