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.
| rows | 9 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2012–2013 (2) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 528xi-2013-water-pump-recall-24v608 | Water pump recall parts delays and post-repair failures | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 2025-01 → 2026-08 | 56 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | 528xi-2013-door-lock-malfunction | Door lock actuator malfunction | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 2019-01 → 2019-03 | 56 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | 528xi-2013-timing-chain-engine-failure | Timing chain and oil pump failure causing engine failure | ENGINE | 32 | 2017-05 → 2025-07 | 56 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2013 | 528xi-2013-headlight-condensation | Headlight condensation and adaptive headlight failure | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | 2023-02 → 2025-08 | 56 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | bmw-528xi-2012-tire-sidewall-bubble | Tire sidewall bubble and blowout | TIRES | 3 | 2012-10 → 2013-08 | 64 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | bmw-528xi-2012-timing-chain-failure | Timing chain and camshaft failure causing engine seizure | ENGINE | 33 | 2017-06 → 2026-08 | 64 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | bmw-528xi-2012-airbag-restraint-malfunction | Passenger airbag restraint system malfunction warning | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2018-07 → 2024-12 | 64 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | bmw-528xi-2012-headlight-water-intrusion | Water intrusion causing adaptive headlight failure | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | 2020-09 → 2024-02 | 64 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | bmw-528xi-2012-fuel-pump-failure | Fuel pump and fuel supply failure while driving | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 2017-05 → 2021-09 | 64 | 2026-09-09 |
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 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.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)