2012 BMW 528I engine problems
48 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2012 BMW 528I, which is 33% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 33% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 83,000 miles 32 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 32 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 83,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Car engine caught on fire while driving today and stopped. No smoke or other issues prior. Worried this is related to the recall issued by BMW recently, however my car is not covered under the recall yet. The car is currently located in Vancouver Canada. It was purchased in Tulsa, OK
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 BMW 528I. While driving and making a left turn, the vehicle stalled on the side of the road and was not able to restart. The drive timing chain and oil warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle remained at the dealer for nine months and was never repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 128,856.
Other problems reported for the 2012 BMW 528I
- Fuel system 30 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints