2015 BMW 528i recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 BMW 528i; the most frequently affected component is engine and engine cooling — pump. Owners filed 65 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2015 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints65

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

Fires reported5in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Engine and engine cooling — PumpCampaign 24V608000 · 13 Aug 2024

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.

Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system28 · 70%

Engine and engine cooling24 · 60%

Engine10 · 25%

Unknown or other3 · 8%

Structure2 · 5%

Exterior lighting2 · 5%

Power train1 · 2%

Fuel system1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

20244

202529

20267

From owner complaints

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528i. The contact that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she noticed that an unusual amount of smoke would leak from under the hood. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery may need to be replaced. The…
Engine and engine cooling · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and after an hour was able to restart the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:…
Engine and engine cooling · Jun 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Engine and engine cooling · Apr 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

My vehicle’s engine spews smoke after driving for ten minutes or more. In addition, a toxic odor comes into the cabin when the A/C is on. There are no visible oil or fluid leaks in the engine or the driveway where I park the car. It’s possible that the problem is due to the active recall described below. BMW has…
Electrical system · Mar 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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