2014 BMW 528xi Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#4 most-complained of 4 528xi years
The 2014 BMW 528xi has just 1 complaint on file, a Complaint Index of 0, and ranks 4th of 4 model years tracked, making it the least-complained-about year. It has 1 recall, covering the electrical system's rear reflex reflectors.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2014 BMW 528xi problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (100%)
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?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2014 528xi has only 1 complaint and a Complaint Index of 0, the lowest among the 4 model years tracked, so it ranks better than the 2012 and 2013 528xi.
- What problems does the 2014 BMW 528xi have?
- NHTSA lists only one complaint for the 2014 528xi, filed under Suspension, Wheels & Tires, describing tires wearing out well before expected.
- Does the 2014 BMW 528xi have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 15V188000) covers the electrical system, addressing rear reflex reflectors that may not reflect enough light.
- How does the 2014 528xi compare to other years?
- NHTSA data shows the 2014 528xi ranks 4th of 4 years by complaint volume, well below the 2012 model (Complaint Index 100, verdict Avoid) and the 2013 model (Complaint Index 67, verdict Caution).