Are engine problems common on the 2016 BMW 528i?

Yes. NHTSA shows 44 engine complaints out of 59 total complaints for the 2016 528i, a 75% share, the highest share among the 528i model years listed.

What mileage do 2016 BMW 528i engine problems typically occur at?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine-area complaints is 88,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2016 BMW 528i engine?

The JSON's related_recalls field is empty, but several owners reference NHTSA Campaign Number 24V608000 covering engine, engine cooling, and electrical system issues in their complaint narratives.

Did the 2016 BMW 528i have engine fires reported?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 fire incidents and 1 injury among the engine-area complaints for this year.

How does the 2016 528i compare to other years for engine complaints?

Its 75% share of complaints tied to the engine is higher than every other year listed, including 2015 at 72% and 2013 at 66%.

2016 BMW 528i Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 44 engine complaints for the 2016 BMW 528i, 75% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 88,000. Owners reported engine fires (3), timing chain guide wear, oil pan and valve cover leaks, and overheating tied to recall campaign 24V608000, though the JSON lists no formal engine recall entry.

Engine complaints: 44; 75% of 59
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 88,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine compartment catches fire suddenly while driving at moderate speeds, sometimes preceded by a smoke odor or smoke through the A/C vents.
Coolant lines and water pumps leak, with the PCV system failing and causing the engine to overheat.
Rattling noise on startup traced to a stretched or inferior timing chain guide requiring timing chain replacement.
Oil pan gasket fails and warps, leaking oil from the pan.
Valve cover leaks oil onto the engine, described by a mechanic as a fire hazard needing replacement.
Engine overheating warning displayed at 30-35 MPH, recurring and forcing repeated pull-overs, linked by owners to NHTSA Campaign Number 24V608000 for delayed recall parts.

When 2016 BMW 528i engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 15, 2023, latest Feb 23, 2026.

44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2023 to Feb 2026; peak Oct 2024 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2016 BMW 528i

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by 528i model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201034 (52%)
201167 (57%)
201249 (54%)
201348 (66%)
201434 (60%)
201547 (72%)
201644 (75%)

Frequently asked questions

Are engine problems common on the 2016 BMW 528i?: Yes. NHTSA shows 44 engine complaints out of 59 total complaints for the 2016 528i, a 75% share, the highest share among the 528i model years listed.
What mileage do 2016 BMW 528i engine problems typically occur at?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine-area complaints is 88,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2016 BMW 528i engine?: The JSON's related_recalls field is empty, but several owners reference NHTSA Campaign Number 24V608000 covering engine, engine cooling, and electrical system issues in their complaint narratives.
Did the 2016 BMW 528i have engine fires reported?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 fire incidents and 1 injury among the engine-area complaints for this year.
How does the 2016 528i compare to other years for engine complaints?: Its 75% share of complaints tied to the engine is higher than every other year listed, including 2015 at 72% and 2013 at 66%.