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2013 BMW 528i Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2013 BMW 528i has 4 recalls, 73 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.

4

Recalls

73

Complaints

★★★★★

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

15V188000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehic...

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...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2013 BMW 528 I 4 DR RWD

Top Complaint Categories

ENGINE
23
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
AIR BAGS
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
POWER TRAIN
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2

Problems by Component

Engine34Powertrain12Airbags10Electrical6Steering4Other3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 12, 2025ENGINEOn [XXX], Century West BMW in North Hollywood, CA performed recall 20E-A01 B120921 (DME reprogram/co...
Jun 2, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMHello my name is [XXX] and I am (was) the owner of a 2013 BMW 528i VIN [XXX] . It was a secondary v...
Apr 22, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERUnrepaired recall. No remedy available for over 8 months, with manufacturer acknowledging that there...
Feb 21, 2025AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESUnknown
Feb 18, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2013 BMW 528I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there w...
Dec 19, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2013 BMW 528i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608...
Nov 13, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2013 BMW 528i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V6...
Oct 22, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2013 BMW 528I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there wa...
Oct 9, 2024TIRES20k miles??? I haven't even driven 5k miles and according to my vehicle service rep at the dealershi...
Aug 30, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2013 BMV 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608...
Aug 13, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2013 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608...
Aug 13, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2013 BMW 528i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608...
Aug 13, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2013 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608...
Aug 5, 2024ENGINEThe electrical connector of the engine coolanta pump could become damaged. Small drops of liquid fro...
Jun 21, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2013 BMW 528I. The contact stated that after driving and parking the vehicle, th...
Feb 3, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERWhile driving in the toll of 130 my sunroof window busted out of nowhere. No 18 wheeler or big truck...
Jan 31, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSRecently, in the last 30 days multiple critical safety components of my BMW vehicle have malfuncti...
Dec 18, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2013 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707...
Oct 18, 2023AIR BAGSHorn stopped working and error code says airbag error
Jun 28, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI AM 70 YEARS OLD, DRIVING IN A HIGH TRAFFIC AREA AND MY VEHICLE STOPPED! I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEAL...