2013 Bmw 528i: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
73
Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
3
Injuries
46.6
Severity index
Severity index 46.6 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Bmw 528i ranks 106 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 27% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 37 | 50.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | 19.2% |
| AIR BAGS | 14 | 19.2% |
| POWER TRAIN | 13 | 17.8% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 | 15.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 8.2% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 5.5% |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 5.5% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 37 of 73 complaints (50.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 7 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V188000 | 31/03/2015 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Fede |
| 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.