2012 BMW 528xi reliability
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 BMW 528xi over 15 years — 0 per year. That is about the same complaints per year as the 2013 528xi (0), the only other year on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (29 of 54), then Powertrain (18) and Fuel and propulsion system (8). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2013 528xi has 56 complaints, 0 per year. The 2012 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2012 BMW 528xi. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (54 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528XI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle came to a stop and the Automatic START/STOP feature activated; however, the engine failed to restart. The…"
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"The vehicle suffered a sudden Drivetrain Malfunction and severe engine overheating while driving, resulting in a physically snapped camshaft and extensive iron shaving contamination in the oil pan (catastrophic engine…"
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"The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528XI. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a misfire coming from the engine with the "Drivetrain Malfunction" message displayed. The contact later received a…"
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"The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528XI. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), but the failure occurred. The contact stated that while…"
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"Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 BMW 528I. The contact stated that while checking the Carfax history report of the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 BMW 528 XI 4 DR AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Specs and fitment
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 BMW 528xi reliable?
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 BMW 528xi over 15 years — 0 per year. That is about the same complaints per year as the 2013 528xi (0), the only other year on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2012 BMW 528xi?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (29 of 54), then Powertrain (18) and Fuel and propulsion system (8). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2012 BMW 528xi more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2013 528xi has 56 complaints, 0 per year. The 2012 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013.
Has the 2012 BMW 528xi been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2012 BMW 528xi.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 BMW 528xi?
Owners have filed 54 complaints about the 2012 BMW 528xi with NHTSA.
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.