2012 BMW 528xi
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 BMW 528xi is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 161 on record.
2012 BMW 528xi at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2012 BMW 528xi recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 BMW 528xi.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2012 BMW 528xi common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2012 BMW 528xi safety ratings
Rollover risk: 9.3% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2012 BMW 528 XI 4 DR AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Loss of power assist braking Closed
In a letter dated September 26, 2013, BMW Group submitted a safety recall notice to NHTSA identifying a defect condition in the vacuum pump oil supply that may result in loss of power assist braking in 76,191 model year (MY) 2012 through 2014 BMW 3-Series, 5-Series, X1 SAV, X3 SAV, and Z4 vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines (NHTSA Recall 13V-454). According to BMW, movement of the seal disk within the camshaft…
NHTSA #PE13030 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Sep 2013 · closed Oct 2013An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 47
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 47.
This bulletin outlines the Customer Care Package program that has been designed exclusively for BMWvehicles with the N63 engine. Vehicles with the N63 high performance engine are engineered with EfficientDynamics that provides fueleconomy without compromising…
Bulletin B110614 · Engine · Mar 2025The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Bulletin B510819 · Electrical System, Visibility · Jan 2024The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdi…
Bulletin B611305 · Electrical System · Jan 2024Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CD…
Bulletin B160623 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2023Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâÂÂs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additio…
Bulletin B653423 · Electrical System, Equipment · Nov 2023Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
Bulletin B660523 · Vehicle Speed Control, Forward Collision Avoidance, Lane Departure · Oct 2023The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
Bulletin SIM010717 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2017Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting resourc…
Bulletin SIM010917 · Equipment · Jun 2017BMW - BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM MIGHT REDUCE IF TEMPERATURE GETS BELOW 14 DEGREES *MA
Bulletin 34 04 15 · Service Brakes · Aug 2015FAULTY CODES IN THE DME FOR THE ENGINE THERMOSTAT ACTIVATES THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *MA
Bulletin 11 11 15 · Engine · Aug 2015Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 528XI AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.