2012 Bmw 528i: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
99
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
3
Injuries
42.4
Severity index
Severity index 42.4 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 129 2012 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2012 Bmw 528i ranks 96 of 129 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 26% of its model-year peers. See the full 2012 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 45 | 45.5% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 26 | 26.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 23 | 23.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 | 13.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | 12.1% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | 5.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 4.0% |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 4.0% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 45 of 99 complaints (45.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V746000 | 17/10/2016 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo |
| 14V627000 | 07/10/2014 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehi |
| 13V454000 | 26/09/2013 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and m |
| 24V608000 | 13/08/2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP | BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-20 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.