2013 BMW 528I air bags problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2013 BMW 528I — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Recently, in the last 30 days multiple critical safety components of my BMW vehicle have malfunctioned without warning, posing significant risks to my safety and that of other road users 1. **Horn System Failure**: The horn system of my BMW has ceased to function across all driving conditions…”
filed Feb 15, 2024
“My car (2013 bmw 528i) started making a ticking noise everytime I turn the steering wheel. I also noticed when this started that the driver airbag restraint system malfunction light also came on. I researched the issue and it appears these two symptoms are associated with one another. I am not sure…”
filed Sep 18, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other 528I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 528I | 5 | 8% |
| 2015 528I | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 528I | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 528I | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 528I | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 528I | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 528I | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 528I | 14 | 12% |
| 2000 528I | 7 | 17% |
| 1999 528I | 9 | 20% |
| 1998 528I | 6 | 18% |
| 1997 528I | 5 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 BMW 528I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.