2012 Bmw 528xi: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
63
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
25.4
Severity index
Severity index 25.4 - Low. 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 528xi ranks 119 of 129 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 8% of its model-year peers. See the full 2012 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 32 | 50.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 21 | 33.3% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | 12.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 9.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 9.5% |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 9.5% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | 7.9% |
| TIRES | 4 | 6.3% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 32 of 63 complaints (50.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
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.