BMW 528I

2016 only

99 classified complaints 4 recalls

2016 BMW 528I have 99 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan, typically surfacing around 90,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full BMW 528I report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016 only

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 49 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles. 4.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 9 complaints

Median onset: 17,700 miles. 22.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 8 complaints

Median onset: 118,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 7 complaints

Median onset: 70,000 miles.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 5 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 5 complaints

Median onset: 32,400 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

CV axles, joints and boots · Drivetrain 2 complaints

Median onset: 74,000 miles.

Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Driveshaft, u-joints and carrier bearing · Drivetrain 2 complaints

Median onset: 151,198 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $370–$690 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016 model year. See the full BMW 528I report for every year and full specs/safety data.