2012 BMW 528XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 528XI years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 BMW 528XI. That ranks 2nd out of 6 528XI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (29 complaints, 54%), typically at around 80,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 54owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 | 29 | 54% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 18 | 33% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 15% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 11% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 9% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 9% | 109,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 9% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 7% | 128,950 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 4% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 BMW 528XI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 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.
The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528XI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle came to a stop and the Automatic START/STOP feature activated; however, the engine failed to restart. The message "Drive Train Malfunction Error" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the…
The vehicle suffered a sudden Drivetrain Malfunction and severe engine overheating while driving, resulting in a physically snapped camshaft and extensive iron shaving contamination in the oil pan (catastrophic engine failure).Ten months ago, an authorized dealership performed the official BMW…
The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528XI. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a misfire coming from the engine with the "Drivetrain Malfunction" message displayed. The contact later received a notification for an unknown recall, and a diagnostic test was performed however…
The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528XI. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), but the failure occurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check coolant level warning light illuminated…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 BMW 528I. The contact stated that while checking the Carfax history report of the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was approximately 138,000…
Other BMW 528XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 528XI | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 528XI | 56 | 1 |
| 2012 | 54 | 0 |
| 2010 528XI | 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 2012 BMW 528XI?
Owners most often report engine, power train, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 29 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 BMW 528XI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.