BMW 528xi years to avoid and best years
There are not enough BMW 528xi years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2013 has the most complaints per year, at 0 (56 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 0 (from 54 complaints) and 2013 at 0 (from 56 complaints). On the 2013 BMW 528xi, 19 of 56 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
BMW 528xi 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 528xi. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 → Most | 0 | 56 | 1 | Engine | — |
| 2012 → Fewest | 0 | 54 | 0 | Engine | — |
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, 275/40R18 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 24V608000 covers certain 2012-2016 528i xDrive models (listed with 528i and other N20 BMW applications) where an improperly sealed water-pump electrical connector may short circuit and increase fire risk; dealers inspect and replace the pump and connector as needed and install a protective shield. The site’s 528xi slug maps to these xDrive sedans in the F10 generation.
Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 528xi years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 0 (from 54 complaints) and 2013 at 0 (from 56 complaints).
Which BMW 528xi year has the most owner complaints?
2013 has the most complaints per year, at 0 (56 complaints). On the 2013 BMW 528xi, 19 of 56 complaints name Engine.
How do BMW 528xi owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough BMW 528xi years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Is oil specified for the F10 528xi on this record?
Not yet with a sourced fill here — confirm BMW LL viscosity from the under-hood label for your N20/N52 production date.
What does recall 24V608000 cover on the 528xi?
Certain 2012-2016 528i xDrive models (with 528i and other N20 applications): an improperly sealed water-pump electrical connector may short circuit and increase fire risk; dealers inspect and replace the pump and connector as needed.
What years does the F10 528xi cover?
2012-2016 on this site.