2013 BMW 528i engine problems
The 2013 BMW 528i has 48 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 40% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
48
Engine complaints
40%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“A VEHICLE(SUV) ENDED MY CAR IN THE REAR IN A PRETTY GOOD SPEED WHEN I WAS IN THE SLOW TRAFFIC ALMOST STATIONARY(5 MPH). CRASH IMPACT WAS HIGH. HAD TO CALL IN AN AMBULANCE AS MY FRIEND SITTING IN PASSENGER SEAT WAS HURT BADLY. AS WE REALIZE AFTER THE CRASH, ENGINE GOT STOPPED & AIRBAGS FAILED TO…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2013 BMW 528i have?
NHTSA has 48 complaints about the 2013 BMW 528i engine — 40% 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.