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BMW 528i Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

28
Total Recalls
1.0
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.3)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
1 D
2001
0
2002
0
2003
0
2004
0
2005
0
2006
0
2007
1 D
2008
2 D
2009
2 D
2010
2 D
2011
4 A-
2012
4 A-
2013
4 A-
2014
3 B-
2015
1 C
2016
4 B
2017
0
2018
0
2019
0
2020
0
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4
AIR BAGS
3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
SEAT BELTS
1
CHILD SEAT
1

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR — 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 proper…

High Priority

AIR BAGS — 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…

Critical

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP — 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 vul…

Critical

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP — The water pump in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps keep your engine cool. In some 2012-2018 models, the electrical connector that controls the pump might not be sealed pro…

High Priority

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE — The driver's air bag in your vehicle is a critical safety device designed to inflate in a crash. Unfortunately, a defect in the inflator module could cause it to malfunction and ex…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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