Bmw 528xi years to avoid
Every Bmw 528xi model year on file (2012-2013), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2012
Worst year on file
46.9
Severity index
Engine
Most-reported system
2013
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 Bmw 528xi | 46.9 Medium | 64 | Engine |
| 2 | 2013 Bmw 528xi | 39.1 Low | 56 | 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 528xi complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 64 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 46.9 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2013 | 56 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39.1 Low | ENGINE |
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.