2012 BMW 528XI power train problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2012 BMW 528XI — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The contact was informed that the recall repair had been performed. The contact…”
filed Apr 14, 2025
“My BMW started leaking fluid 4 months ago. Lights on dash came on one light was the triangle light which engine light. I had it serviced completely oil & filter change hooked up to machine that checks all components senors everything checked out great. One week later I was driving I was coming to a…”
filed Dec 13, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other 528XI years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 528XI | 16 | 29% |
| 2008 528XI | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 BMW 528XI
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.