BMW 528i years to avoid and best years
Newer BMW 528i years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2012 has the most complaints per year, at 4 (100 complaints). From 2014 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2013 at 0 (from 73 complaints), 2014 at 1 (from 57 complaints), and 2015 at 1 (from 65 complaints). On the 2012 BMW 528i, 21 of 100 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
BMW 528i reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market BMW 528i. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | 26.5 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 1 | 65 | 1 | Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system | 26 |
| 2014 → Fewest | 1 | 57 | 3 | Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system | 26 |
| 2013 → Fewest | 0 | 73 | 4 | Engine | 26.5 |
| 2012 → Most | 4 | 100 | 4 | Engine | 26.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 5.3 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/55R17, 245/45R18; M Sport staggered 245/45R18 front / 275/40R18 rear
Known issues for this generation
Recall 24V-608 covers certain 2012-2016 BMW 528i and 528i xDrive vehicles among many other BMW models: dealers inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield. Recall 24V-527 covers certain 2014 5 Series Sedan vehicles among other BMW models: the driver front air bag will be replaced.
Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 528i years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2013 at 0 (from 73 complaints), 2014 at 1 (from 57 complaints), and 2015 at 1 (from 65 complaints).
Which BMW 528i year has the most owner complaints?
2012 has the most complaints per year, at 4 (100 complaints). On the 2012 BMW 528i, 21 of 100 complaints name Engine.
How do BMW 528i owner complaints compare by year?
Newer BMW 528i years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2014 on, complaints per year fall.
What oil does a BMW 528i take?
F10 528i models use 0W-20; capacity is about 5.3 quarts with filter.
What does recall 24V-608 cover on the 528i?
Certain 2012-2016 528i and 528i xDrive vehicles among many other BMW models: dealers inspect and replace an inflator as described in the NHTSA campaign.
What tire sizes did the F10 528i use?
225/55R17 or 245/45R18; M Sport may use staggered 245/45R18 front / 275/40R18 rear.