BMW 528xi: 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.

rows9
model years2012–2013 (2)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Vehicle pages

2013 · 2012

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2013528xi-2013-water-pump-recall-24v608Water pump recall parts delays and post-repair failuresENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM72025-01 → 2026-08562026-09-09
2013528xi-2013-door-lock-malfunctionDoor lock actuator malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER22019-01 → 2019-03562026-09-09
2013528xi-2013-timing-chain-engine-failureTiming chain and oil pump failure causing engine failureENGINE322017-05 → 2025-07562026-09-09
2013528xi-2013-headlight-condensationHeadlight condensation and adaptive headlight failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING52023-02 → 2025-08562026-09-09
2012bmw-528xi-2012-tire-sidewall-bubbleTire sidewall bubble and blowoutTIRES32012-10 → 2013-08642026-09-09
2012bmw-528xi-2012-timing-chain-failureTiming chain and camshaft failure causing engine seizureENGINE332017-06 → 2026-08642026-09-09
2012bmw-528xi-2012-airbag-restraint-malfunctionPassenger airbag restraint system malfunction warningAIR BAGS52018-07 → 2024-12642026-09-09
2012bmw-528xi-2012-headlight-water-intrusionWater intrusion causing adaptive headlight failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING52020-09 → 2024-02642026-09-09
2012bmw-528xi-2012-fuel-pump-failureFuel pump and fuel supply failure while drivingFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM32017-05 → 2021-09642026-09-09

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odiquote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — BMW 528xi [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/bmw/528xi
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_bmw_528xi_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: BMW 528xi},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/bmw/528xi}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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