2013 BMW 528XI Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2013 BMW 528XI, and owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2013 BMW 528XI
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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Exterior lighting
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps,…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 BMW 528XI have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 77,827 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2013 BMW 528XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact stated that due to an unrelated fai”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 24, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling
“I am submitting this report to notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of a safety‑related defect involving the BMW N20/N26 engine timing chain assembly. My vehicle experienced a sud”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 29, 2026 · Engine
Compare BMW 528XI model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 528XI model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 BMW 528XI | 0 | 30 |
| 2009 BMW 528XI | 0 | 6 |
| 2010 BMW 528XI | 0 | 10 |
| 2012 BMW 528XI | 0 | 54 |
| 2013 BMW 528XI | 1 | 56 |
| 2014 BMW 528XI | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2013 BMW 528XI
How do I know if my 2013 BMW 528XI 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 2013 BMW 528XI; 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 15V188000).
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.
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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.