2013 BMW 528XI drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 16 complaints for the 2013 BMW 528XI, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 18% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Drive train malfunction: drive moderately error, car lost power as driving and went into limp mode. I had to have flatbed tow truck come and get vehicle and take to dealership, this particular error is widely referenced by BMW owners for this model year, could have caused major accident had I been pulling into heavy traffic, could not shift out of park. Car was bought new, had 50k mi inspection and currently has 98k miles on it.
A catastrophic problem occurred with my BMW, a 2013 528I model, while I was driving on a busy expressway. A warning message indicated the oil pressure was low. As I attempted to navigate to the shoulder, another message stated there was a drive-train malfunction. The car proceeded to decelerate,.shut down and the engine completely fail.
Other problems reported for the 2013 BMW 528XI
- Engine 38 complaints
Drivetrain & axles problems in other years
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2008