Worst 2009 BMW 528I Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Engine & Cooling
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 BMW 528I.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | 1 | 101,709 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 125,667 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | 1 | — |
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Recalls for 2009 BMW 528I
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~874,661 vehicles.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-signal, reverse).
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2009 BMW 528I — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full BMW 528I reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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