BMW 528XI years to avoid
No model year of the BMW 528XI stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW 528XI years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
BMW 528XI complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 528XI problems
All model years combined.
- Engine88
- Transmission36
- Electrical35
- Lights21
- Airbags15
- Fuel system11
- Seats6
- Seat belts6
- Steering2
- Body2
- Wheels1
- Visibility1
BMW 528XI problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 95 | 1 | Wheels | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | 54 | 56 | Engine | 80,400 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 55 | 54 | Engine | 76,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 86 | 10 | Airbags | 88,000 | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 93 | 6 | Engine | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2008 | 69 | 31 | Electrical | 80,000 | 0 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
Recalls 1
Questions about the BMW 528XI
What years of the BMW 528XI should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW 528XI has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW 528XI?
2009, 2010 and 2008 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (6, 10 and 31).
What is the most common problem with the BMW 528XI?
Engine, with 88 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (36) and electrical (35).
How many recalls does the BMW 528XI have?
1 recall between 2008 and 2014. The 2014 model year has the most, with 1.
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