2013 BMW 528XI recalls and problems

The 2013 BMW 528XI has 1 recall and 56 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2013 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 6 528XI model years — the most of any year.

1recalls
56complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
80,400median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

Mar 31, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V188000 · 13,443 vehicles

Problem: 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine38
Power Train16
Electrical System13
Unknown or other6
Exterior Lighting5
Air Bags2
Fuel System2
Seat Belts1
Seats1
Steering1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2017: 2 complaints20172018: 6 complaints20182019: 8 complaints20192020: 10 complaints2020102021: 4 complaints20212022: 4 complaints20222023: 6 complaints20232024: 3 complaints20242025: 10 complaints20252026: 3 complaints20263

2013 vs. other BMW 528XI years

2008: 31 complaints20082009: 6 complaints20092010: 10 complaints20102012: 54 complaints20122013: 56 complaints2013562014: 1 complaints20141

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2013. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2013 BMW 528XI have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2013 BMW 528XI, the latest from Mar 31, 2015 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW 528XI?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (38), power train (16), electrical system (13). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.