AI DamageBMW 528I: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the BMW 528I across 1 model years: 0 owner complaints and 42 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 7 |
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
- Engine will crank but not start
- Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle
- PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
- DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS
- The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warning light comes on while driving
- After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes…
- For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the…
- With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide…
- According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle…
- TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- 🚗 BMW 528 2016 — 19 700$
- 2016 BMW 528I with 64k miles fully built n20 engine with all new internals.
- BMW 528i xDrive 2016 може стати вашим!• 📍 Кривий Ріг, пр. Миру, 8• 📲 097 160 50 61
- BMW 528i xDrive 2016 може стати вашим!• 📍 Кривий Ріг, пр. Миру,8• 📲 097 160 50 61
- 2016 BMW 528i N20 Engine failure failed oil pump.
- BMW 528i xDrive 2016 може стати вашим!• 📍 Кривий Ріг, пр.Миру, 8• 📲 097 160 50 61
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.