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2016 BMW 528i

4 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #24V608000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The water pump in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps keep your engine cool. In some models, the electrical connector on this pump might not be sealed properly, making it vulnerable to water damage.
Risk if Unfixed
If water seeps into the pump, it could cause an electrical short circuit, which could lead to a fire in your engine compartment.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the water pump and its electrical connector if needed, and add a protective shield to prevent future problems. This repair is complimentary, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Original — 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.
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High Priority #16V914000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's side airbag system has a small component called the seat-mounted air bag inflator initiator. This part is responsible for igniting the airbag in a crash, but in some 2016-2017 BMW models, it might not work as planned.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator fails to ignite, the side airbag won't deploy in a crash. This could leave you without protection, increasing the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag module with a new one, at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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High Priority #16V747000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The Emergency Locking Retractor in your vehicle's front seat belt is a mechanism that helps keep you safe in a crash. In some 2016-2017 models, this mechanism might not lock properly when you're sitting forward in the driver's seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash with hard braking, the seat belt might lock too soon, which could increase the risk of injury to the driver. This could happen because the belt might be too tight, restricting your movement.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the driver's seat belt assembly with a new one that works correctly, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may activate when the occupant is more forward in the seat, possibly increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Low Priority #15V718000 Plain English
Component

CHILD SEAT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The inboard lower anchor for child seats on the left rear seat of your BMW has a small problem - it might be bent downwards, making it harder for your child seat to attach securely.
Risk if Unfixed
If the child seat isn't attached properly, it could increase the risk of serious injury to your child in a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check the anchor and fix it if needed - for free. They'll inspect and repair the anchor so your child seat can be safely attached.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Browse by Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
CHILD SEAT
1 recall

Other BMW 528i Years

2015
1 recall
2014
3 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
4 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
1 recall
2000
1 recall

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