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NHTSA Safety Recalls

Bmw 528i Recalls by Year

Every model year from 2000 to 2015, ranked by how many recalls it carries.

Across 6 model years (2000–2015) the Bmw 528i has 17 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2013 with 4; the cleanest is 2015 with 1.

Model years
6

2000–2015

Total recalls
17
Worst year
2013

4 recalls

Cleanest year
2015

1 recalls

Recalls by model year

NHTSA recall counts for the Bmw 528i, by model year
YearRecallsRelative
2015 Bmw 528i1
2014 Bmw 528i3
2013 Bmw 528i4
2012 Bmw 528i4
2011 Bmw 528i4
2000 Bmw 528i1

What gets recalled most on the Bmw 528i

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP4
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS2
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM2
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE1
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH1
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE1
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)1

Reading these numbers

A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.

What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.