2009 BMW 528XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 528XI years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 BMW 528XI. That ranks 5th out of 6 528XI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 220,840 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 BMW 528XI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 67% | 220,840 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 33% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | 220,840 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 BMW 528XI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 BMW 528XI.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
NHTSA RECALL [redacted] RECALL ISSUED FOR FAULTY PCV VALVE HEATER IN OCTOBER 2017 WITH NO REMEDY AS OF TODAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018.
In december 2017 recall was issued regarding engine component known as positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater. Called my local bmw of peabody ma and i was told that the components will be available on late january 2018 and i will informed by mail. Car smoking on and off i made sure they…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW 528XI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR FOR MONTHS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE…
My car is shutting off while doing 55 mph on the highway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw 528xi. While driving approximately 10-20 mph, the transmission failed. When the contact tried to accelerate, the vehicle would not move. As a result, the check engine light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Other BMW 528XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 528XI | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 528XI | 56 | 1 |
| 2012 528XI | 54 | 0 |
| 2010 528XI | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 528XI | 31 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW 528XI?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 BMW 528XI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 BMW 528XI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 528XI model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.