2012 BMW 528I safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
0
complaints reporting a crash
3
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Tested: 2012 BMW 528 I 4 DR RWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 2 report injuries (3 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2012 BMW 528I vehicles were involved in 9 fatal crashes with 2 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskAn improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to… · Aug 13, 2024
- Crash riskAffected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped… · Oct 17, 2016
- Crash riskDue to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power… · Oct 7, 2014
- Crash riskDue to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power… · Sep 26, 2013