Worst 2013 BMW 528Xi Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 BMW 528Xi.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 31 | — | — | 82,704 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 15 | — | — | 76,754 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | — | 39,700 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 BMW 528Xi
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~13,443 vehicles.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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2013 BMW 528Xi — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2013 BMW 528Xi reliable?
What are common problems with the 2013 BMW 528Xi?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 BMW 528Xi?
Does the 2013 BMW 528Xi have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2013 BMW 528Xi?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full BMW 528Xi reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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