https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW 528i. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:41:23 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2175223 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I have 2016 BMW 5 series car, for past two to three years headlights are getting condensation inside on colder months. Dealer is not able to fix the condensation, they are advising to replace the headlights. Some of my friends replaced OEM headlights, but after few years they are started condensation, it’s looked like defect from manufacturer, I had few Honda vehicles older than my BMW car, they n https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2174249 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while his vehicle was parked, the coolant pump connector caught on fire, which was connected to a after market Coolant pump. The failure experienced was a localized electrical fire that originated at the coolant pump connector and aftermarket coolant pump while the vehicle was parked. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2174250 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while his vehicle was parked, the coolant pump connector caught on fire, which was connected to a after market Coolant pump. The failure experienced was a localized electrical fire that originated at the coolant pump connector and aftermarket coolant pump while the vehicle was parked. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2170186 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT On January 29, 2020, while driving my 2016 BMW 5 Series under normal operating conditions, the engine compartment caught fire without warning. Smoke and flames originated from the engine bay while the vehicle was in motion. I was forced to pull over and exit the vehicle immediately. The fire spread rapidly, and the vehicle was declared a total loss. At the time, both my insurance carrier and BMW r https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2170187 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT On January 29, 2020, while driving my 2016 BMW 5 Series under normal operating conditions, the engine compartment caught fire without warning. Smoke and flames originated from the engine bay while the vehicle was in motion. I was forced to pull over and exit the vehicle immediately. The fire spread rapidly, and the vehicle was declared a total loss. At the time, both my insurance carrier and BMW r https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2170188 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT On January 29, 2020, while driving my 2016 BMW 5 Series under normal operating conditions, the engine compartment caught fire without warning. Smoke and flames originated from the engine bay while the vehicle was in motion. I was forced to pull over and exit the vehicle immediately. The fire spread rapidly, and the vehicle was declared a total loss. At the time, both my insurance carrier and BMW r https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2168264 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Upon triggering the trunk release, the integrated hydraulic dampeners failed to mitigate the tension of the lift springs. The trunk lid swung open with enough velocity to over-extend the hinges and strike the rear windshield, causing the tempered glass to shatter. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2166697 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle has oil leak bad https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2163057 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. Greetings: I am writing pursuant to recalls No. 24V‑608, both remedy unavailable and remedy available, ten months later. During the intervening ten months, I experienced hardship, expense and loss of use of my vehicle. The attached documents represent my correspondence to BMW Customer relations. The docs were submitted on September 22, 2025 and October 14, 2 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2163058 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. Greetings: I am writing pursuant to recalls No. 24V‑608, both remedy unavailable and remedy available, ten months later. During the intervening ten months, I experienced hardship, expense and loss of use of my vehicle. The attached documents represent my correspondence to BMW Customer relations. The docs were submitted on September 22, 2025 and October 14, 2 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2159536 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528I. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the repair failed to prevent a failure. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormally loud rattling sound coming from under the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2150090 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT engine light stays on. had it looked at by mechanic. told the issue is the valtronic actuator. car cuts off when idling. starts back up and drives, when I come to a stop light/stop sign car cuts off again. have contacted BMW North America and a dealership, keep getting the runaround. refer me back to each to contact. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2150091 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT engine light stays on. had it looked at by mechanic. told the issue is the valtronic actuator. car cuts off when idling. starts back up and drives, when I come to a stop light/stop sign car cuts off again. have contacted BMW North America and a dealership, keep getting the runaround. refer me back to each to contact. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2149543 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am filing a complaint regarding the recall work performed on my 2011 BMW 528i for the VANOS bolt safety recall. The recall notice stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive until repaired. I arranged towing to Jackie Cooper BMW in Edmond, Oklahoma because of this safety warning. The dealership performed the recall repair and released the vehicle back to me. Immediately after picking it up, the vehi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2149544 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am filing a complaint regarding the recall work performed on my 2011 BMW 528i for the VANOS bolt safety recall. The recall notice stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive until repaired. I arranged towing to Jackie Cooper BMW in Edmond, Oklahoma because of this safety warning. The dealership performed the recall repair and released the vehicle back to me. Immediately after picking it up, the vehi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2149545 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am filing a complaint regarding the recall work performed on my 2011 BMW 528i for the VANOS bolt safety recall. The recall notice stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive until repaired. I arranged towing to Jackie Cooper BMW in Edmond, Oklahoma because of this safety warning. The dealership performed the recall repair and released the vehicle back to me. Immediately after picking it up, the vehi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2145641 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT On the morning of November 2, 2025, around 10:30, I had drove up to the church, parked my car. What I thought was an overheated engine. I decided to go inside the church and deal with what I thought was an overheated engine. About 12-25 minutes later, while inside the church, I got new that a Black BMW was on fire. Someone had already called the fire department and police. The engine is totall https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2145171 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT My coolant line overheated. From the leaking water pump and pcv that exploded all over my engine causing it to overheat and now how has not turned back on. Ive been without a car for months and when I seen the recall and reached out to the dealer expressing my situation they said they would get back to me and have not called or emailed or even responded in months. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2145172 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT My coolant line overheated. From the leaking water pump and pcv that exploded all over my engine causing it to overheat and now how has not turned back on. Ive been without a car for months and when I seen the recall and reached out to the dealer expressing my situation they said they would get back to me and have not called or emailed or even responded in months. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2142229 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manuf https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2140884 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528I. The contact previously received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical Systems). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was only inspected for the plug connector, and a protective shield was installed. The contact stated that the vehicle was not inspected for the water pump as part of the recall. The contact https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2140885 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528I. The contact previously received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical Systems). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was only inspected for the plug connector, and a protective shield was installed. The contact stated that the vehicle was not inspected for the water pump as part of the recall. The contact https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2133683 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over, and after several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, and the message "Drivetrain Malfunction" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure started recently and had occu https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2133684 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over, and after several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, and the message "Drivetrain Malfunction" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure started recently and had occu https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2133685 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over, and after several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, and the message "Drivetrain Malfunction" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure started recently and had occu https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2132074 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The daylight lamps fall apart causing poor lighting at night and continuous alarms while driving. Also, impacting the quality of light and lack of lighting at night. The alarms are continuous and block ALL other alerts from the vehicle, including cruise control, temperature, overheating, engine, and other notices. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2130034 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT On [XXX], Century West BMW in North Hollywood, CA performed recall 20E-A01 B120921 (DME reprogram/connector update) on my 2013 BMW 528i. Within 30 minutes of leaving the dealership, the car displayed a red “engine overheating – stop immediately” warning while I was in a crowded intersection with my child in the vehicle. This created an immediate danger to us and to surrounding traffic. Prior to t https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2129897 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT During initial cold starts there is blue smoke billowing from the exhaust for approx 20 seconds. The odor is horrible. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2126845 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The failure involved the breaking of the oil chain, which resulted in catastrophic engine damage. Consequently, the timing chain and splash shield were also compromised due to the initial failure. The incident appears to be caused by a malfunction or defect in the oil chain assembly. The affected components are available for inspection and further investigation. This information may be useful for https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528i#complaint-2125005 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that after driving approximately 2 hours or more, there was smoke