BMW 528I electrical system problems by year
183 NHTSA owner complaints name the electrical system across 13 528I model years. The most reported year is 2015 with 35 reports.
| Year | Electrical System reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 528I | 33 | 56% | 85,000 mi | |
| 2015 528I | 35 | 56% | 90,000 mi | |
| 2014 528I | 25 | 45% | 87,500 mi | |
| 2013 528I | 14 | 19% | 87,000 mi | |
| 2012 528I | 12 | 13% | — | |
| 2011 528I | 8 | 7% | — | |
| 2010 528I | 11 | 17% | — | |
| 2009 528I | 4 | 18% | — | |
| 2008 528I | 30 | 25% | 95,000 mi | |
| 2000 528I | 3 | 7% | — | |
| 1999 528I | 3 | 7% | — | |
| 1998 528I | 3 | 9% | — | |
| 1997 528I | 2 | 5% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electrical system. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.