Bmw 528xi: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Bmw 528xi model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 63 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 25.4 Low | ENGINE |
| 2013 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 Low | ENGINE |
Across 2 model years, the 2012 Bmw 528xi carries the highest severity index (25.4, driven by engine), while the 2013 is the cleanest at 0.0.
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.