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2012 BMW 528XI Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 2012 BMW 528XI have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2026 for the connectors / plugs / receptacles.

NHTSA data checked

CAbout as many problems as a typical 528XI year, for its age

Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

2012 BMW 528XI recalls 1

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Electrical system: connectors / plugs / receptacles

26V733000720,796 vehicles affected

Park outside
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2016 3 Series, 5 Series, Z4, 2012-2015 X1, 2013-2017 X3, 2015-2016 4 Series Gran Coupe, 2 Series Convertible, 2014-2016 328xi Gran Turismo, 2 Series Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 3 Series Coupe, 3 Series Sportswagon, 2015-2018 X4, and 2016-2018 X5 xDrive40e vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
The risk
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in December 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 25, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V608. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

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No complaints about the 2012 BMW 528XI yet

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BMW 528XI: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20160100-C
20150100-C
20140200-D
20130200-D
20120100-C
All 528XI years

2012 BMW 528XI vs rivals

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Questions about the 2012 BMW 528XI

Does the 2012 BMW 528XI have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 BMW 528XI: connectors / plugs / receptacles (November 2026). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

How many complaints has the 2012 BMW 528XI had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

Is the 2012 BMW 528XI a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW 528XI year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

What should I do if my 2012 BMW 528XI has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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