repaired · 2026 Q3
Wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles
Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
2015 BMW 528iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 65 owner complaints about the 2015 BMW 528i, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-608 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Manoj Prasad from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 BMW 528i has problems
65 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
36Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
33Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
14Engine2 crash/fire/injury
5Structure
3Power train
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Exterior lighting
2Visibility
1Wheels
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 36 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 33 | 2 |
| Engine | 14 | 2 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2015 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.
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
2015 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
2015 BMW 528i safety ratings
2015 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 2015 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 2015 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while idling, there was smoke emerging from under the hood, and the contact discovered that the electrical connection for the water pump caught fire. No warning light illuminated. The contact extinguished the fire using a fire extinguisher.…
the vehicle was driven for approximately 30 minutes, operating with zero dashboard warnings or performance indicators. The vehicle was then parked on my property and turned off completely. Approximately two hours and thirty minutes later, the vehicle spontaneously ignited while stationary and…
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while his vehicle was parked, the coolant pump connector caught on fire, which was connected to a after market Coolant pump. The failure experienced was a localized electrical fire that originated at the coolant pump connector and…
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