BMW 528i: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 31 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2011–2015 (5) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | bmw-528i-2015-coolant-pump-recall-parts | Engine coolant pump recall repair unavailable | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 35 | 2024-08 → 2026-08 | 63 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2015 | bmw-528i-2015-headlight-water-intrusion | Headlight housing water intrusion | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 2025-04 → 2026-04 | 63 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2015 | bmw-528i-2015-door-lock-handle-failure | Door lock and handle mechanism failure | STRUCTURE | 2 | 2019-01 → 2023-02 | 63 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2015 | bmw-528i-2015-coolant-pump-engine-fire | Engine compartment fire from coolant pump failure | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2025-01 → 2026-06 | 63 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2015 | bmw-528i-2015-sunroof-shatter | Panoramic sunroof shattering while driving | VISIBILITY, VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | 2018-04 → 2020-12 | 63 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2015 | bmw-528i-2015-sudden-engine-stall | Sudden engine stall while driving | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2016-11 → 2025-11 | 63 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2014 | 528i-2014-recall-parts-delay | Recall 24V608000 parts unavailability and repair delays | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | 2024-08 → 2025-05 | 56 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | 528i-2014-door-lock-actuator | Door lock actuator and latch malfunctions | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 | 2018-02 → 2025-05 | 56 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | 528i-2014-sunroof-shatter | Spontaneous sunroof shattering | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 2015-08 → 2020-02 | 56 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | 528i-2014-engine-smoke-fire | Engine bay smoke, fire, and overheating incidents | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | 2024-08 → 2026-06 | 56 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | 528i-2014-headlight-water-fire | Headlight housing water intrusion and fire | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 2023-02 → 2025-03 | 56 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | 528i-2014-n20-engine-failure | N20 engine failure and oil consumption | ENGINE | 4 | 2022-04 → 2025-06 | 56 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | 528i-2014-fuel-pump-stall | Fuel pump failure with stalling and hesitation | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | 2022-02 → 2023-05 | 56 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | bmw-528i-2013-headlight-water-intrusion | Headlight assembly water intrusion | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 2020-08 → 2021-12 | 73 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2013 | bmw-528i-2013-door-lock-actuator | Driver door lock actuator malfunction | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | 2016-12 → 2018-01 | 73 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2013 | bmw-528i-2013-timing-chain-engine-failure | Timing chain failure requiring engine replacement | POWER TRAIN, ENGINE | 30 | 2016-04 → 2023-07 | 73 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2013 | bmw-528i-2013-cooling-recall-delay | Engine cooling recall unrepaired due to parts delay | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | 2022-06 → 2025-09 | 73 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2013 | bmw-528i-2013-airbag-steering-warning | Airbag warning light tied to steering column fault | STEERING, AIR BAGS | 12 | 2015-11 → 2024-02 | 73 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2012 | bmw-528i-2012-water-pump-overheat | Water pump connector failure and engine overheating | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2024-11 → 2025-08 | 99 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | bmw-528i-2012-tire-sidewall-bubble | Tire sidewall bubble and rapid deflation | TIRES | 3 | 2012-10 → 2013-08 | 99 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | bmw-528i-2012-timing-chain-oil-pump-failure | Timing chain guide and oil pump chain failure | ENGINE | 28 | 2016-04 → 2025-09 | 99 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | bmw-528i-2012-fuel-pump-stall | Fuel pump failure causing loss of propulsion | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 24 | 2014-01 → 2020-10 | 99 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | bmw-528i-2012-oil-filter-housing-leak | Oil filter housing failure and oil leaking into coolant | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 | 2014-12 → 2026-01 | 99 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | bmw-528i-2012-passenger-seat-sensor | Passenger seat occupancy sensor and airbag warning fault | AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS | 4 | 2018-05 → 2021-11 | 99 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | bmw-528i-2011-throttle-lag | Acceleration hesitation and throttle lag from a stop | POWER TRAIN | 27 | 2010-10 → 2019-01 | 198 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | bmw-528i-2011-steering-pull-right | Electric power steering pull to the right | STEERING | 18 | 2010-08 → 2014-05 | 198 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | bmw-528i-2011-tire-sidewall-bubble | Goodyear run-flat tire sidewall bubbles | TIRES | 30 | 2011-03 → 2012-06 | 198 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | bmw-528i-2011-fuel-pump-recall-delay | Fuel pump recall parts backorder | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 15 | 2015-05 → 2017-11 | 198 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | bmw-528i-2011-vanos-bolt-stall | VANOS timing-bolt fracture and engine stall | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 38 | 2014-08 → 2025-11 | 198 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | bmw-528i-2011-pcv-heater-recall-delay | PCV heater recall parts backorder | ENGINE | 7 | 2017-11 → 2018-08 | 198 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | bmw-528i-2011-coolant-warning-stall | Low-coolant warning light before engine stall | ENGINE | 5 | 2014-05 → 2016-07 | 198 | 2026-09-08 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
Cite this
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — BMW 528i [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/bmw/528i
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_bmw_528i_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: BMW 528i},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/bmw/528i}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)