2014 BMW 528XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 528XI years
- Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW 528XI. That ranks 6th out of 6 528XI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2014 BMW 528XI recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
Problem: 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."
Risk: The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle purchased april 2017 and tires "continental" were like new with full thread volume. Approx. 3 months later and about 5,000 miles the tires were worn to the point of needing replacement. Tires have prematurely worn out with normal driving. Tires are not very sturdy a nd that unsturdiness can…
Other BMW 528XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 528XI | 56 | 1 |
| 2012 528XI | 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 2014 BMW 528XI?
Owners most often report wheels problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2014 BMW 528XI?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 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 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.