2015 BMW 528I
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 63
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2015
Opened by NHTSA
56% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 63 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1997 | 41 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 46 |
| 2000 | 42 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 118 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2011 | 118 |
| 2012 | 90 |
| 2013 | 73 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2015 | 63 |
| 2016 | 59 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
56% · 35 reportsEngine and engine cooling
51% · 32 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while his vehicle was parked, the coolant pump connector caught on fire, which was connected to a after market Coolant pump.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-02-06
Engine
22% · 14 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On the morning of November 2, 2025, around 10:30, I had drove up to the church, parked my car. What I thought was an overheated engine. I decided to go inside the church and deal with what I thought was an overheated engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-04
I am filing an official safety recall non-compliance and documentation fraud complaint against the franchise dealership, BMW of [XXX], regarding their handling of active safety campaigns B110724 (Electric Water Pump) and B120921 (DME Control...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-13
Structure
8% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
My son was driving and stated that the car started to overheat and then decided to pull to the side of the road. He and his brother sat in the car for approximately 2-3 minutes and his girlfriend heard a crackling noise.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-12
Reckless driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-10-02
Visibility
3% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2025-03-28Electrical system, engine and engine cooling24V608000 BMW of North America, LLC.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 BMW 528I — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 35 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 32 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V608000 · Electrical system, engine and engine cooling
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- Is the 2015 BMW 528I reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 BMW 528I is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW 528I?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 BMW 528I have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.