2012 Bmw 528XI
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2012 Bmw 528XI has 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (36% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 528xi. while driving 10 mph, the engine stalled. the contacted called the dealer (bmw gallery of norwood located at 918 providence hwy norwood, ma 02082 781-762-2691) and an appointment was scheduled for the following week. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. t.
84
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
30 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 528XI. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACTED CALLED THE DEALER (BMW GALLERY OF NORWOOD LOCATED AT 918 PROVIDENCE HWY NORWOOD, MA 02082 781-762-2691) AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. T
- • TIMING CHAIN IS LOOSE PER THE DEALER. THE CAR ONLY HAS 59,000 MILES. THE CAR HAS NOT STOPPED BUT IF THE CHAIN BREAKS IT WILL STOP WHEREVER IT HAPPENS. I COULD BE DRIVING ON A BUSY INTERSTATE AND THE CAR WILL STOP. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE.
- • TURBO CHARGER SYSTEM IS AFFECTED DUE TO THE ENGINE OIL FILTER HOUSING FAILING WHICH CAUSED OIL TO TRANSFER THROUGH OUT THE TURBO SYSTEM INTO THE COOLANT RESERVOIR RESULTING IN BLACK SLUDGE THAT CAUSED MY CAR TO STALL AND NOT RUN AND HAVE TO BE TOWED. EVERY SINCE THIS RECALL ISSUE MY CAR GIVES THE DR
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 528XI. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACTED CALLED THE DEALER (BMW GALLERY OF NORWOOD LOCATED AT 918 PROVIDENCE HWY NORWOOD, MA 02082 781-762-2691) AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. T”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
18 complaints- • IN OCT. 2015 I PULLED OUT OF MY STREET INTO TRAFFIC AND LOST ALL POWER. " DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" DISPLAYED ON DASH, THE CAR LOSES ALL POWER AND GOES INTO "LIMP" MODE, GOES LIKE 5 MPH MAX. THANKFULLY I GOT IT OFF THE STREET WITHOUT BEING HIT, TURNED IT OFF AND RESTARTED IT, DISPLAY WAS GONE AND
- • TURBO CHARGER SYSTEM IS AFFECTED DUE TO THE ENGINE OIL FILTER HOUSING FAILING WHICH CAUSED OIL TO TRANSFER THROUGH OUT THE TURBO SYSTEM INTO THE COOLANT RESERVOIR RESULTING IN BLACK SLUDGE THAT CAUSED MY CAR TO STALL AND NOT RUN AND HAVE TO BE TOWED. EVERY SINCE THIS RECALL ISSUE MY CAR GIVES THE DR
- • MY 2012 BMW 528 XDRIVE SUDDENLY GOT A WARNING LOW OIL PRESSURE FOLLOWS BY DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION, AND SLOWS DOWN-WENT ON NEUTRAL AND STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. ALL THAT HAPPENED WITHIN LESS THAN A MINUTE. I GOT IT TOWED TO THE BMW DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE TIMING CH
“IN OCT. 2015 I PULLED OUT OF MY STREET INTO TRAFFIC AND LOST ALL POWER. " DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" DISPLAYED ON DASH, THE CAR LOSES ALL POWER AND GOES INTO "LIMP" MODE, GOES LIKE 5 MPH MAX. THANKFULLY I GOT IT OFF THE STREET WITHOUT BEING HIT, TURNED IT OFF AND RESTARTED IT, DISPLAY WAS GONE AND ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
8 complaints- • THE FUEL PUMP SUDDENLY FAILED AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE THE CAR QUIT COMPLETELY. IF I HAD STOPPED IN THE LANE I AM SURE I WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT BY SOMEONE GOING 65 MILES/HR. THERE IS A RECALL RELATED TO EXACTLY THIS ISSUE THAT INCLUDES
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 528XI. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE "FUEL SUPPLY PERFORMANCE NOT AVAILABLE DRIVE MODERATELY' WARNING MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE
- • MY 528XI WAS BEING DRIVEN AT HIGH SPEED WHEN ENGINE BUCKED AND SEIZED. MANAGED WHILE THIS WAS HAPPENING TO GET TO EMERGENCY AREA. CAR DIED, NO NEUTRAL/ TOWED TO DEALER 12/31/18. COMPUTER SHOWED WITH NO WARNING LOW OIL PRESSURE FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY DRIVE CHAIN FAILURE. HAD TO FIGHT TO GET ENGI
“THE FUEL PUMP SUDDENLY FAILED AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE THE CAR QUIT COMPLETELY. IF I HAD STOPPED IN THE LANE I AM SURE I WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT BY SOMEONE GOING 65 MILES/HR. THERE IS A RECALL RELATED TO EXACTLY THIS ISSUE THAT INCLUDES ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
7 complaints- • AIRBAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION PASSENGER SIDE INDICATOR COMES ON. STATING RESTRAINT HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND MIGHT NOT WORK. PASSENGER SEAT OF NOT REGISTERING PROPERLY.
- • AIRBAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION PASSENGER SIDE INDICATOR COMES ON. STATING RESTRAINT HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND MIGHT NOT WORK. PASSENGER SEAT OF NOT REGISTERING PROPERLY.
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 528XI. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW OF BELLEVUE (LOCATED AT 13617 NORTHUP WAY, BELLEVUE, WA 98005, (425) 243-5201), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WA
“AIRBAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION PASSENGER SIDE INDICATOR COMES ON. STATING RESTRAINT HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND MIGHT NOT WORK. PASSENGER SEAT OF NOT REGISTERING PROPERLY.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
6 complaints- • THE DRIVER DOOR SOMETIMES WILL NOT UNLOCK AND I HAVE TO PUCH THE MAIN BUTTON ON THE DASH BOARD TO UNLOCK THE DOOR. THE DOOR SOMETIMES WILL NOT CLOSE BECAUSE THE LOCK MECHANISM DOES NOT UNLOCK AFTER I GET OUT OF THE CAR. I HAVE TO PUSH THE MAIN UNLOCK MECHANISM ON THE DASH. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I P
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 528XI. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT-OFF. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MESSAGE READ "DO NOT STOP VEHICLE, MAYBE UNABLE TO RESTART; CHARGING ERROR" WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IND
- • Adaptive lights and turn signal failure. There seems to be a widespread issue with BMWs across all makes and models. The failure of the turn signal creates a safety hazard in that the car is unable to properly signal a change of lanes or turn at stop signs or stop lights. BMW is aware of this defect
“THE DRIVER DOOR SOMETIMES WILL NOT UNLOCK AND I HAVE TO PUCH THE MAIN BUTTON ON THE DASH BOARD TO UNLOCK THE DOOR. THE DOOR SOMETIMES WILL NOT CLOSE BECAUSE THE LOCK MECHANISM DOES NOT UNLOCK AFTER I GET OUT OF THE CAR. I HAVE TO PUSH THE MAIN UNLOCK MECHANISM ON THE DASH. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I P”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 84 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 528XI. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACTED CALLED THE DEALER (BMW GALLERY OF NORWOOD LOCATED AT 918 PROVIDENCE HWY NORWOOD, MA 02082 781-762-2691) AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: IN OCT. 2015 I PULLED OUT OF MY STREET INTO TRAFFIC AND LOST ALL POWER. " DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" DISPLAYED ON DASH, THE CAR LOSES ALL POWER AND GOES INTO "LIMP" MODE, GOES LIKE 5 MPH MAX. THANKFULLY I GOT IT OFF THE STREET WITHOUT BEING HIT, TURNED IT OFF AND RESTARTED IT, DISPLAY WAS GONE AND
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: THE FUEL PUMP SUDDENLY FAILED AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE THE CAR QUIT COMPLETELY. IF I HAD STOPPED IN THE LANE I AM SURE I WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT BY SOMEONE GOING 65 MILES/HR. THERE IS A RECALL RELATED TO EXACTLY THIS ISSUE THAT INCLUDES
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐AIR BAGS: AIRBAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION PASSENGER SIDE INDICATOR COMES ON. STATING RESTRAINT HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND MIGHT NOT WORK. PASSENGER SEAT OF NOT REGISTERING PROPERLY.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Bmw 528XI — Year Comparison
How does 2012 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 84
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 2
- Injury reports
- 2
- Segment avg
- 80
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