2012 BMW 528i engine problems
The 2012 BMW 528i has 47 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 32% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
47
Engine complaints
32%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“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”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2012 BMW 528i have?
NHTSA has 47 complaints about the 2012 BMW 528i engine — 32% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.