Power Train Related Problems of the 2012 BMW 528

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2012 BMW 528. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (32 problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train driveline (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of BMW 528


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2012 BMW 528

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The contact was informed that the recall repair had been performed.   Read details...

The Power Train Driveline problem

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528i. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The drivetrain malfunction warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with a defective oil pump.   Read details...

The Driveline Chain/belt problem

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528xi. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the low oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other BMW 528 model year vehicles:



528 Service Bulletins
528 Safety Recalls
528 Defect Investigations