NHTSA lists 65 complaints for the 2015 BMW 528I, 1 of them mention a crash and 5 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW 528I.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|
| unclear | 18 | 27.7% | 0.88 |
|---|
| fire or overheating | 16 | 24.6% | 0.93 |
|---|
| mechanical failure | 13 | 20.0% | 0.71 |
|---|
| electrical electronic | 5 | 7.7% | 0.72 |
|---|
| fluid or fuel leak | 5 | 7.7% | 0.84 |
|---|
| loss of control | 3 | 4.6% | 0.92 |
|---|
| visibility or lighting | 2 | 3.1% | 0.99 |
|---|
| noise or comfort | 1 | 1.5% | 0.87 |
|---|
| restraint or airbag | 1 | 1.5% | 0.97 |
|---|
| structural or corrosion | 1 | 1.5% | 0.44 |
|---|
Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|
| moderate | 33 | 50.8% | 0.82 |
|---|
| low | 24 | 36.9% | 0.80 |
|---|
| high | 7 | 10.8% | 0.76 |
|---|
| critical | 1 | 1.5% | 0.51 |
|---|
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 65 tagged complaints of 65 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
See new recalls and investigations this week.
1 recalls.
Date: 2024-08-13. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed t (excerpt)
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
271 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 85 |
|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 78 |
|---|
| ENGINE | 39 |
|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 35 |
|---|
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 27 |
|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 21 |
|---|
| STRUCTURE | 14 |
|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 13 |
|---|
10249437
Date: 2024-01-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY.
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
10249027
Date: 2024-01-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle A A?A A A A discharged batteryA A?A A A A compl
10247567
Date: 2023-12-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CDA594 - Message (- 0x33E) missing, rec
10245422
Date: 2023-11-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleA A?A A A A s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti-theft alarm L
10245364
Date: 2023-11-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES
10239605
Date: 2023-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: WHEELS.
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warning light comes on while driving. The following DSC fault codes for the wheel speed sensors are stored: 480712 and/or 480715 and/or 480718 and/or 48071B They cannot be cleared, even though the wheel speed sensors work correctly and no problem can be found
10238090
Date: 2023-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
10230716
Date: 2022-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Isley, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC.
10230717
Date: 2022-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.
10227568
Date: 2022-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS, BACK OVER PREVENTION, LANE DEPARTURE, SEATS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. Or 2. ACSM fault code "93