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2016 BMW 528I Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2016 BMW 528I, and owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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4 safety recalls for the 2016 BMW 528I

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Connectors/plugs/receptacles (electrical system) and pump (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 24V608000 Reported 720,796 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW…

  2. Air bags

    NHTSA 16V914000 Reported 3,506 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  3. Retractor (seat belts)

    NHTSA 16V747000 Reported 15,455 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  4. Child seat and mid/rear assembly (seats)

    NHTSA 15V718000 Reported 7,162 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service…

59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2016 BMW 528I have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 77,165 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 31 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Vehicle: 2016 BMW 528i xDrive (VIN: [XXX]) Safety Issue / Defect Description: Strong, hazardous raw gasoline fumes began entering the passenger cabin and trunk area. On XXX, the vehicle was brought to”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 29, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

“The vehicle developed a strong, toxic odor of raw gasoline inside the passenger cabin and trunk area. The vehicle was brought to an authorized franchise, BMW of Sterling, where technicians performed a”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 20, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

Compare BMW 528I model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 528I model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1979 BMW 528I01
1980 BMW 528I02
1997 BMW 528I041
1998 BMW 528I033
1999 BMW 528I046
2000 BMW 528I142
2001 BMW 528I02
2007 BMW 528I11
2008 BMW 528I2118
2009 BMW 528I223
2010 BMW 528I265
2011 BMW 528I4117
2012 BMW 528I490
2013 BMW 528I473
2014 BMW 528I357
2015 BMW 528I165
2016 BMW 528I459

Checking a specific 2016 BMW 528I

How do I know if my 2016 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2016 BMW 528I; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 15V718000).

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

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.