Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer Problems of BMW 528

BMW 528 owners have reported 2 problems related to instrument panel speedometer/odometer (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of BMW 528 based on all problems reported for the 528.

1 Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problem of the 2013 BMW 528

Failure Date: 03/19/2026

Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 BMW 528xi. The vehicle was a dealer sale. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the messages "drivetrain malfunction - drive moderately" and "contact the service center" were displayed. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was purchased; however, the dealer refused to honor the warranty and refused to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the dealer. Upon searching the vehicle history report on the state police website, the contact discovered two mileage discrepancies with the vehicle. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 117,217; however, the website indicated a mileage of 117,531 on June 18, 2025, and a mileage of 117,530 on June 24, 2025.

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2 Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problem of the 2012 BMW 528

Failure Date: 08/05/2025

The contact purchased a 2012 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while attempting to check the history associated with the vehicle on carfax, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was approximately 138,000. At the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was approximately 224,000. Odometer fraud.

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