2014 BMW 528xi Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2014 BMW 528xi has just 1 complaint on file, a complaint index of 0, and ranks 6th (lowest risk) out of 6 model years. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the rear reflex reflectors.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #6 of 6 528xi years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Top 2014 BMW 528xi problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (100%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report tires wearing out unevenly well before expected, in one case within about 5,000 miles of purchase.
- Drivers describe a lack of stability in the tires that is noticeable under normal driving.
- The unsturdy feeling reportedly worsens at highway speed.
2014 BMW 528xi recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V188000Mar 31, 2015Electrical System13,443 vehicles
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, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
2014 compared with other 528xi years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 BMW 528xi reliable?
- NHTSA data shows only 1 complaint and a complaint index of 0 for the 2014 528xi, and it ranks 6th out of 6 model years, meaning it has the lowest complaint volume of any 528xi year on record.
- What problems does the 2014 BMW 528xi have?
- The single complaint on file involves the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area, specifically tire wear concerns. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths were reported.
- Does the 2014 BMW 528xi have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall (campaign 15V188000) covering the electrical system, related to rear reflex reflectors that may not reflect enough light. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2014 528xi compare to other 528xi years?
- The 2014 528xi has a complaint index of 0, far lower than the 2012 model (complaint index 100, Avoid) and the 2013 model (complaint index 80, Avoid), making 2014 the lowest-risk year among the six years with data.