2007 BMW 528I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2007 BMW 528I, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2007 BMW 528I
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Crankcase (pcv) (engine and engine cooling)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2007 BMW 528I have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 120,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 528i. While driving various speeds, the vehicle overheated and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and pow”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 14, 2018 · Engine
Compare BMW 528I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 528I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 BMW 528I | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 BMW 528I | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 BMW 528I | 0 | 41 |
| 1998 BMW 528I | 0 | 33 |
| 1999 BMW 528I | 0 | 46 |
| 2000 BMW 528I | 1 | 42 |
| 2001 BMW 528I | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 BMW 528I | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 BMW 528I | 2 | 118 |
| 2009 BMW 528I | 2 | 23 |
| 2010 BMW 528I | 2 | 65 |
| 2011 BMW 528I | 4 | 117 |
| 2012 BMW 528I | 4 | 90 |
| 2013 BMW 528I | 4 | 73 |
| 2014 BMW 528I | 3 | 57 |
| 2015 BMW 528I | 1 | 65 |
| 2016 BMW 528I | 4 | 59 |
Checking a specific 2007 BMW 528I
How do I know if my 2007 BMW 528I has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2007 BMW 528I; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V683000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other BMW models
- X53,154 complaints
- 328I2,578 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
- 335I810 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.