BMW 528i recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
14 recalls found for the BMW 528i in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 833 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 BMW 528i | 4 | 59 |
| 2015 BMW 528i | 1 | 65 |
| 2014 BMW 528i | 3 | 57 |
| 2013 BMW 528i | 4 | 73 |
| 2012 BMW 528i | 4 | 89 |
| 2011 BMW 528i | 4 | 117 |
| 2010 BMW 528i | 2 | 65 |
| 2009 BMW 528i | 2 | 22 |
| 2008 BMW 528i | 2 | 118 |
| 2007 BMW 528i | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 BMW 528i | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 BMW 528i | 1 | 42 |
| 1999 BMW 528i | 0 | 46 |
| 1998 BMW 528i | 0 | 33 |
| 1997 BMW 528i | 0 | 41 |
| 1980 BMW 528i | 0 | 2 |
| 1979 BMW 528i | 0 | 1 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest BMW 528i recalls
- Aug 13, 202424V608000Engine and engine cooling, electrical system720,796 vehiclesBMW 328i, 328xi and 10 more models
An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
- Jul 11, 202424V527000Air bags1,145 vehiclesBMW 320i, 328i and 14 more models
Please see the recall report for the complete list of models.
- Oct 30, 201717V683000Engine and engine cooling740,561 vehiclesBMW 328i, 525i and 6 more models
The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
- Dec 20, 201616V914000Air bags3,506 vehiclesBMW 535i, BMW 430i and 16 more models
The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
- Nov 17, 201616V832000Air bags91 vehiclesBMW 528i, 535i and 1 more model
The affected vehicles may have received a replacement Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) during a service visit.
- Oct 17, 201616V747000Seat belts15,455 vehiclesMINI Cooper S, BMW X1 and 4 more models
The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed.
- Oct 17, 201616V746000Fuel system, gasoline136,188 vehiclesBMW X5, X6 and 8 more models
The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
- Oct 30, 201515V718000Seats, child seat7,162 vehiclesBMW 528i, 535d and 3 more models
The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging…