Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 BMW 528i has 4 recalls, 99 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
99
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
16V746000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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...
14V627000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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 Se...
13V454000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
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 ...
24V608000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 20...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 BMW 528 I 4 DR RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Vehicle has oil leak bad |
| Aug 20, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The failure involved the breaking of the oil chain, which resulted in catastrophic engine damage. Co... |
| Dec 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On [XXX], the water pump's electrical plug connector became defective, ultimately putting myself and... |
| Nov 11, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Vehicle leaked oil to where it caused an engine fire. |
| Nov 8, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While driving error message came up on screen saying add a quart of oil, car was smoking and engine ... |
| Oct 25, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528I. The contact stated that there was water leaking from the vehicle. ... |
| Sep 21, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Headlights fill with condensation and cause short circuit and headlight and turn signal malfunction.... |
| May 28, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The drivetrain disintegrated. Car started running really rough, and then just stopped completely. Wo... |
| Apr 14, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | N20 引擎 汽油泵浦故障 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528I. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle faile... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528I. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the transmission warning ... |
| Nov 23, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The turbocharger wastegate actuator issues causing a drivetrain malfunction. The actuator has been ... |
| Aug 15, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608... |
| Jul 14, 2022 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car engine caught on fire while driving today and stopped. No smoke or other issues prior. Worried... |
| May 1, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528i. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a... |
| Nov 19, 2021 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I had been having problems with my seatbelt alarm coming on for a while with nothing in the seat of ... |
| Sep 27, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528i. The contact stated while at a standstill the vehicle stalled rando... |
| Sep 15, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I own bmw 528i 2012. These engines are straight up bad. Timing chain failed at 149K miles with no si... |
| Sep 14, 2021 | STEERING,ENGINE | Casually picking up from a stop light when my car just randomly decided to turn off on the middle of... |