2013 BMW 528XI power train problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2013 BMW 528XI — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2013 BMW 528i was serviced under recall 24V-608 (Coolant Pump Electrical Connector / DME). After the recall was marked complete, the car developed several serious failures: Coolant Pump / Connector (Recall Item) – The dealer refused to replace the coolant pump even though the recall notice from…”
filed Sep 8, 2025
“Both of my headlights had moisture. I replaced the driverside first because you could literally see water sitting in the headlamp. Then I replaced the passengerside a year later because it was doing the same thing that the driver side started doing. I have not had any accidents nor has there been…”
filed Aug 8, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other 528XI years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 528XI | 18 | 34% |
| 2008 528XI | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.