Complaints
84
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2012 Bmw 528xi Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#128 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:81,321 mi
#217 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:80,367 mi
Crash-related:1
#38 complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Avg mileage:85,750 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Bmw 528xi.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 28 | — | — | 81,321 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 17 | 1 | — | 80,367 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | 1 | — | 85,750 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 95,333 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 35,373 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | — | — | 72,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 2 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 142,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 72,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 1 | — | — | 74,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 155,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT | 1 | — | — | 146,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 1 | — | 67,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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