repaired · 2026 Q3
Wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles
Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
2014 BMW 528iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 57 owner complaints about the 2014 BMW 528i, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-608 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 BMW 528i has problems
57 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
26Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
20Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
14Engine1 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
5Fuel/propulsion system
4Exterior lighting
2Air bags
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Latches/locks/linkages
86 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 26 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 20 | 2 |
| Engine | 14 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 8 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2014 BMW 528i recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Exterior lighting
Risk. The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other 528i year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 528i median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 BMW 528i safety ratings
2014 BMW 528 I 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 BMW 528i, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What 528i owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust and there was…
car was brought in for a recall could erupt fire from engine and electrical brought car to bmw 8/2025 have checked list when brought in car was in perfect condition per bmw.pick up car checked engine light was on brought back immediately manager took to shop and cleared light immediately came back…
See attached document for complaint. Greetings: I am writing pursuant to recalls No. 24V‑608, both remedy unavailable and remedy available, ten months later. During the intervening ten months, I experienced hardship, expense and loss of use of my vehicle. The attached documents represent my…
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