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Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 BMW 528I

NHTSA data on file today

The 2013 BMW 528I has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 73 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.

Recall campaigns on file

NHTSA #24V608000 Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
NHTSA #15V188000 Rear Reflex Reflectors/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
NHTSA #14V627000 Loss of Brake Assist/Vacuum Pump Lubrication NHTSA notice
NHTSA #13V454000 Loss of Brake Assist/Vacuum Pump Lubrication NHTSA notice

Most-cited components in owner complaints

Engine 37 complaints
Air Bags 14 complaints
Electrical System 14 complaints
Power Train 13 complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling 11 complaints
Unknown or Other 6 complaints

Of the 73 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 73 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 2013 BMW 528I

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