2009 BMW 528xi Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2009 BMW 528xi has 6 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 20 out of 100 — #5 highest of 6 528xi model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 67% of the total). Complaints report 1 fire.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #5 of 6 528xi years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 6
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2009 BMW 528xi problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine4 (67%)
- Electrical System2 (33%)
- Other1 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (17%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
2009 BMW 528xi recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2009 compared with other 528xi years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 BMW 528xi a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 BMW 528xi ranks #5 of 6 among 528xi model years (Complaint Index 20/100, verdict: Good). It has 6 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW 528xi?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (4 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 77,000 miles.
- Does the 2009 BMW 528xi have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 BMW 528xi in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.