2010 BMW 528XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 528XI years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 BMW 528XI. That ranks 4th out of 6 528XI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 30%), typically at around 120,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 30% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 20% | 79,883 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 20% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 20% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 BMW 528XI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 528XI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE DEALER (FLEMINGTON BMW, 216 US HIGHWAY 202 31, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822, [redacted]) INDICATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD NEED TO WAIT TO RECEIVE A SECOND…
On 11/17/17 i received a phone call from my wife who had a horrifying experience driving our bmw. She was driving on a busy 3 lane highway when without any warning the eccentric shaft sensor failed creating a very loud scary shrill noise, not unlike a siren. At the same time the engine rpm began…
I was driving 2010 bmw 528xi on highway @speed of 65 mph and electric supply disconnected in the car and i lost the control. I could not control speed and brakes. It was a serious threat to my life. Fortunately, i let car go and it stopped by itself on shoulder. I called to bmw customer service but…
I drove across town to my parents house and when i got there i turned the car completely off and locked it. I visited with them for roughly 30 minutes before i had to leave again. I was approaching my car and clicked the unlock button on my key fob. Once the car unlocked i noticed smoke coming from…
I have a warning light on during driving "passenger restraint system" malfunctions". Bmw states there is a 10yr "warranty" (recall) on this issue but my vin does fall in the series of vin's . My year 2010 is not covered, yet i have the same issue many others have and i have to pay out of pocket for…
Other BMW 528XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 528XI | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 528XI | 56 | 1 |
| 2012 528XI | 54 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 528XI | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 528XI | 31 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW 528XI?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 BMW 528XI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.