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  Safety Recalls of BMW 528I Vehicles

There have been 11 safety recalls for the BMW 528I. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW 528I.

NHTSA Recall #: 17V683000; Oct. 30, 2017

An electrical short can cause the parts within the pcv valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.

Recalled Vehicles: 2008 BMW 128I, 2009 BMW 128I, 2010 BMW 128I, 2011 BMW 128I, 2007 BMW 328I, 2008 BMW 328I, 2009 BMW 328I, 2010 BMW 328I, 2011 BMW 328I, 2007 BMW 525I, 2008 BMW 525I, 2009 BMW 525I, 2010 BMW 525I, 2011 BMW 525I, 2007 BMW 528I, 2008 BMW 528I, 2009 BMW 528I, 2010 BMW 528I, 2011 BMW 528I, 2007 BMW 530I, 2008 BMW 530I, 2009 BMW 530I, 2010 BMW 530I, 2011 BMW 530I, 2007 BMW X3, 2008 BMW X3, 2009 BMW X3, 2010 BMW X3, 2011 BMW X3, 2007 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2007 BMW Z4, 2008 BMW Z4, 2009 BMW Z4, 2010 BMW Z4, 2011 BMW Z4
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Recall Summary: BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, x3 3. 0si, x3 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive30i, z4 3. 0i, z4 3. 0si and z4 sdrive30i vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V914000; Dec. 20, 2016

If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 BMW 430I, 2017 BMW 440I, 2016 BMW 528I, 2016 BMW 535D, 2016 BMW 535I, 2017 BMW 535I, 2016 BMW 550I, 2017 BMW 640I, 2017 BMW 650I, 2017 BMW I3, 2017 BMW I8, 2017 BMW M4, 2016 BMW M5, 2017 BMW M6, 2017 BMW X1 Sav, 2017 Mini Clubman, 2017 Mini Cooper, 2017 Mini Cooper S, 2017 Rolls-royce Dawn
Component: AIR BAGS
Recall Summary: BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xdrive, 650i, 650i xdrive, m6, 535i, 535i xdrive, 430i, 430i xdrive, 440i, 440i xdrive, m4, x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i, i3, i8, rolls-royce dawn, Mini clubman cooper, clubman cooper s, cooper all4, cooper s all4, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V832000; Nov. 17, 2016

Depending on the severity of the crash, inadequate activation of the driver and/or passenger air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and active head restraints may increase the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2011 BMW 528I, 2011 BMW 535I, 2011 BMW 550I
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Recall Summary: BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 BMW 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011. The affected vehicles may have received a replacement sensor cluster unit (scu) during a service visit.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V746000; Oct. 17, 2016

The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2010 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2011 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2011 BMW 528I, 2012 BMW 528I, 2011 BMW 535I, 2012 BMW 535I, 2012 BMW 535i Activehybrid, 2011 BMW 550I, 2012 BMW 550I, 2012 BMW 640I, 2012 BMW 650I, 2007 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X5, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6, 2010 BMW X6, 2011 BMW X6, 2010 BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac, 2011 BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Recall Summary: BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW x5 3. 0si, x5 4. 8i, x5 m, x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i and x5 xdrive50i, 2008-2011 x6 x drive35i, x6 xdrive50i and x6 m, 2010-2011 x6 activehybrid, 535i xdrive gran turismo, 535i gran turismo, 550i xdrive ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V718000; Oct. 30, 2015

If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2016 BMW 528I, 2016 BMW 535D, 2016 BMW 535I, 2016 BMW 550I, 2016 BMW M5
Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xdrive, 535i, 535i xdrive, 535d xdrive, m5, 550i, 550i xdrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V188000; Mar. 31, 2015

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2014 BMW 525d Xdrive, 2013 BMW 528I, 2014 BMW 528I, 2013 BMW 528XI, 2014 BMW 528XI, 2013 BMW 535I, 2014 BMW 535I, 2013 BMW 535XI, 2014 BMW 535XI, 2013 BMW 550I, 2014 BMW 550I, 2013 BMW 550XI, 2014 BMW 550XI, 2013 BMW Activehybrid 5, 2013 BMW M5, 2014 BMW M5
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V627000; Oct. 7, 2014

A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2012 BMW 320I, 2013 BMW 320I, 2014 BMW 320I, 2012 BMW 328I, 2013 BMW 328I, 2014 BMW 328I, 2014 BMW 428I, 2012 BMW 528I, 2013 BMW 528I, 2013 BMW X1 Sav, 2014 BMW X1 Sav, 2013 BMW X3, 2014 BMW X3, 2012 BMW Z4, 2013 BMW Z4, 2014 BMW Z4
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Recall Summary: BMW of north America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xdrive sports wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i sedan, 328i sedan, 320i xdrive sedan, 328i xdrive sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i sedan, 528i xdrive sedan, 2013-2014 BMW x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i sports activity vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V176000; Apr. 10, 2014

If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2010 BMW 128I, 2011 BMW 128I, 2011 BMW 135I, 2012 BMW 135I, 2010 BMW 328I, 2011 BMW 328I, 2011 BMW 335I, 2012 BMW 335I, 2011 BMW 528I, 2011 BMW 535I, 2010 BMW 535i Gran Turismo, 2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo, 2012 BMW 535i Gran Turismo, 2012 BMW 640I, 2010 BMW X3 Sav, 2011 BMW X3 Sav, 2010 BMW X5 Sav, 2011 BMW X5 Sav, 2012 BMW X5 Sav, 2011 BMW X6 Sav, 2012 BMW X6 Sav, 2010 BMW Z4, 2011 BMW Z4
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Recall Summary: BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i coupe, 128i convertible, 328i sedan, 328i xdrive sedan, 328i coupe, 328i convertible, 328i sports wagon and z4 sdrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i coupe, 135i convertible, 335i sedan, x5 xdrive 35i, and x6 xdrive 35i, 2011 335i ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 13V454000; Sep. 26, 2013

A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2012 BMW 320I, 2013 BMW 320I, 2014 BMW 320I, 2012 BMW 328I, 2013 BMW 328I, 2014 BMW 328I, 2012 BMW 528I, 2013 BMW 528I, 2013 BMW X1 Sav, 2014 BMW X1 Sav, 2013 BMW X3, 2014 BMW X3, 2012 BMW Z4, 2013 BMW Z4, 2014 BMW Z4
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Recall Summary: BMW of north America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xdrive, and 328i xdrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xdrive sports wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xdrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 x1 sdrive28i and x1 xdrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 13V407000; Sep. 11, 2013

Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2008 BMW 528I, 2009 BMW 528I, 2010 BMW 528I, 2008 BMW 535I, 2009 BMW 535I, 2010 BMW 535I, 2008 BMW 550I, 2009 BMW 550I, 2010 BMW 550I, 2008 BMW M5, 2009 BMW M5, 2010 BMW M5
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Recall Summary: BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and m5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of BMW 528I Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Oct. 30, 2017   Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv) 740,561
Dec. 20, 2016   Air Bag 3,506
Nov. 17, 2016   Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module 91
Oct. 17, 2016   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 136,188
Oct. 30, 2015   Seats:mid/rear Assembly 7,162
Mar. 31, 2015   Exterior Lighting 13,443
Oct. 7, 2014   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 8,988
Apr. 10, 2014   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 156,137
Sep. 26, 2013   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 76,191
Sep. 11, 2013   Exterior Lighting:tail Lights 134,100
Feb. 17, 2000   Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 17,700


Table 2. Recall Statistics of BMW 528I Model Years

Model# Recalls
2016 BMW 528I 2
2014 BMW 528I 1
2013 BMW 528I 3
2012 BMW 528I 3
2011 BMW 528I 4
2010 BMW 528I 2
2009 BMW 528I 2
2008 BMW 528I 2
2007 BMW 528I 1
2000 BMW 528I 1