2015 BMW 528I engine and engine cooling problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2015 BMW 528I — 52% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while his vehicle was parked, the coolant pump connector caught on fire, which was connected to a after market Coolant pump. The failure experienced was a localized electrical fire that originated at the coolant pump connector and…”
filed Feb 6, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528I. The contact previously received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical Systems). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was only inspected for the plug connector, and a protective shield was installed. The…”
filed Oct 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Diesel fuel injectors: ltd wty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
B010919 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 16, 2023
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 528I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 528I | 26 | 44% |
| 2014 528I | 19 | 34% |
| 2013 528I | 11 | 15% |
| 2012 528I | 5 | 6% |
| 2011 528I | 32 | 27% |
| 2010 528I | 17 | 26% |
| 2009 528I | 5 | 23% |
| 2008 528I | 15 | 13% |
| 2000 528I | 10 | 24% |
| 1999 528I | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 528I | 2 | 6% |
| 1997 528I | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 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.