BMW 528I engine problems by year
201 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 10 528I model years. The most reported year is 2012 with 42 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 528I | 17 | 29% | — | |
| 2015 528I | 13 | 21% | — | |
| 2014 528I | 14 | 25% | — | |
| 2013 528I | 37 | 51% | 91,033 mi | |
| 2012 528I | 42 | 47% | 81,500 mi | |
| 2011 528I | 33 | 28% | 48,500 mi | |
| 2010 528I | 16 | 25% | — | |
| 2009 528I | 8 | 36% | — | |
| 2008 528I | 20 | 17% | 115,000 mi | |
| 2000 528I | 1 | 2% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.