Bmw 528i years to avoid
Every Bmw 528i model year on file (2012-2015), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2014
Worst year on file
68.1
Severity index
Electrical System
Most-reported system
2012
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 Bmw 528i | 68.1 Medium | 57 | Electrical System |
| 2 | 2015 Bmw 528i | 62.4 Medium | 65 | Electrical System |
| 3 | 2013 Bmw 528i | 54.9 Medium | 73 | Engine |
| 4 | 2012 Bmw 528i | 51.5 Medium | 100 | Engine |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Bmw 528i complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 100 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 51.5 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2013 | 73 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 54.9 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2014 | 57 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 68.1 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2015 | 65 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 62.4 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.