2014 BMW 528I engine problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 BMW 528I — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“car was brought in for a recall could erupt fire from engine and electrical brought car to bmw 8/2025 have checked list when brought in car was in perfect condition per bmw .pick up car checked engine light was on brought back immediately manager took to shop and cleared light immediately came back…”
filed Jun 18, 2026
“While on [XXX] the car suddenly shows low engine oil. The car was driving from Fremont, CA to Los Angeles on Friday [XXX]. Then, coming back to Fremont, CA from LA on Sat. [XXX] It happened after [XXX] to [XXX] , warning light showed low engine oil. Stopped the car at safe place. Then, contacted…”
filed Jun 18, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Component specific limited warranty extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Sensor(s) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as…
SIB011918 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2022
Engine problems in other 528I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 528I | 17 | 29% |
| 2015 528I | 14 | 22% |
| 2013 528I | 37 | 51% |
| 2012 528I | 42 | 47% |
| 2011 528I | 33 | 28% |
| 2010 528I | 16 | 25% |
| 2009 528I | 8 | 36% |
| 2008 528I | 20 | 17% |
| 2000 528I | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 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.