2010 BMW 528I engine and engine cooling problems

17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2010 BMW 528I — 26% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine and Engine Cooling complaints

26%

share of all complaints

141,000 mi

median reported mileage

0 / 3

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528I. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the repair failed to prevent a failure. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormally loud rattling sound…”
filed Dec 22, 2025
“The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528I. The contact stated while making a left turn and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The brake and transmission warning lights illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off the…”
filed Apr 21, 2025

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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…
B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 20, 2023
Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The ?Service Engine Soon? (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for…
B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2020