https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW 528xi. en-us Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:38:11 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2172965 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that the recall repair was not yet avail https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2172966 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that the recall repair was not yet avail https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2127955 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2013 BMW 528i was serviced under recall 24V-608 (Coolant Pump Electrical Connector / DME). After the recall was marked complete, the car developed several serious failures: Coolant Pump / Connector (Recall Item) – The dealer refused to replace the coolant pump even though the recall notice from the government includes both the pump and connector. Shortly after, the water pump failed completely https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2127956 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2013 BMW 528i was serviced under recall 24V-608 (Coolant Pump Electrical Connector / DME). After the recall was marked complete, the car developed several serious failures: Coolant Pump / Connector (Recall Item) – The dealer refused to replace the coolant pump even though the recall notice from the government includes both the pump and connector. Shortly after, the water pump failed completely https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2127957 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2013 BMW 528i was serviced under recall 24V-608 (Coolant Pump Electrical Connector / DME). After the recall was marked complete, the car developed several serious failures: Coolant Pump / Connector (Recall Item) – The dealer refused to replace the coolant pump even though the recall notice from the government includes both the pump and connector. Shortly after, the water pump failed completely https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2118637 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Both of my headlights had moisture. I replaced the driverside first because you could literally see water sitting in the headlamp. Then I replaced the passengerside a year later because it was doing the same thing that the driver side started doing. I have not had any accidents nor has there been any damage to the front of the car. It appears that this is a known problem. My adaptive part is still https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2118638 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Both of my headlights had moisture. I replaced the driverside first because you could literally see water sitting in the headlamp. Then I replaced the passengerside a year later because it was doing the same thing that the driver side started doing. I have not had any accidents nor has there been any damage to the front of the car. It appears that this is a known problem. My adaptive part is still https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2117317 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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; however, the Carfax history report showed that the mileage was approximately 224,000. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2100556 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT the head lights are frequently burn out although there is no break in the light covers. It is unpredictable and unsafe especially because alot of my driving is at night. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2093534 Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 BMW 528XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the is https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2093535 Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 BMW 528XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the is https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2086718 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 BMW 528XI. 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 dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manuf https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2086719 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 BMW 528XI. 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 dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manuf https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2085900 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The timing chain became stretched so that the valve timing with the pistons had been altered so that a valve face almost hit the top of a piston(one more tooth on the intake camshaft gear would have caused an impact between the piston top and a valve face causing the motor to stall and cease operation thereby causing the vehicle to lose power and possibly control). A timing chain should not stre https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2085043 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 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 not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2085044 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 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 not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2082776 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The contact was informed that the recall repair had been performed. The contact stated that upon driving off the parking lot at the dealer and coming to a complete stop at the traffic https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2082777 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The contact was informed that the recall repair had been performed. The contact stated that upon driving off the parking lot at the dealer and coming to a complete stop at the traffic https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2082778 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The contact was informed that the recall repair had been performed. The contact stated that upon driving off the parking lot at the dealer and coming to a complete stop at the traffic https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2077894 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 BMW 528XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the is https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2077895 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 BMW 528XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the is https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2069516 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2058394 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT -Drivetrain warning message was displayed, indicated to drive moderately, and moments later car sputtered and ceased to operate. Mechanic inspected and reported the timing chain failed and is to blame. Also, the engine may be impacted due to fraying parts that may have entered engine values over the course of time. Vehicle may be available for inspection for a short period of time (sold car to me https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2058395 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT -Drivetrain warning message was displayed, indicated to drive moderately, and moments later car sputtered and ceased to operate. Mechanic inspected and reported the timing chain failed and is to blame. Also, the engine may be impacted due to fraying parts that may have entered engine values over the course of time. Vehicle may be available for inspection for a short period of time (sold car to me https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2057859 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 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 not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issu https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2057860 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 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 not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issu https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2048048 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT My BMW started leaking fluid 4 months ago. Lights on dash came on one light was the triangle light which engine light. I had it serviced completely oil & filter change hooked up to machine that checks all components senors everything checked out great. One week later I was driving I was coming to a stop my brakes sounded like they were grinding next day had mechanic check the brakes all good. Next https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2048049 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT My BMW started leaking fluid 4 months ago. Lights on dash came on one light was the triangle light which engine light. I had it serviced completely oil & filter change hooked up to machine that checks all components senors everything checked out great. One week later I was driving I was coming to a stop my brakes sounded like they were grinding next day had mechanic check the brakes all good. Next https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2048050 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT My BMW started leaking fluid 4 months ago. Lights on dash came on one light was the triangle light which engine light. I had it serviced completely oil & filter change hooked up to machine that checks all components senors everything checked out great. One week later I was driving I was coming to a stop my brakes sounded like they were grinding next day had mechanic check the brakes all good. Next https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-528xi#complaint-2046534 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT passenger restraint system malfunction warning, many owners have compalined about this, bmw has not issued any recalls but this seams to be a common issue.