CarRecallWatchThe 2014 BMW 528i has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (26 reports).
2014 BMW 528i recalls
Water Pump Connector Can Short Circuit and Cause Fire
An electrical connector on the engine's water pump may not be properly sealed.
Driver airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments at occupants
The driver's frontal airbag inflator may rupture during deployment because of a manufacturing defect.
Rear reflectors may not reflect enough light, raising crash risk
The rear reflex reflectors on these 2013 BMW 5 Series and M5 vehicles may not reflect enough light.
Most common 2014 BMW 528i problems
Problem areas named in the 57 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 26 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 20 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
What owners report
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 an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The message "Engine Temperature High" was displayed. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the recall repairs were performed at a previous engine oil service. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
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 on i called them then i drive screen was saying low coolant oil low drivetrain overheating oil leaks burning smell coolant smell etc called bmw na service manager etc waited for appointment 1/26 bmw had for 8 days only to say it had nothing to do with recall car now has no power excessive smoke smell undriveable been in garage for 3 months if ran would catch on fire ð¥
See attached document for complaint. Greetings: I am writing pursuant to recalls No. 24Vâ608, 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 correspondence to BMW Customer relations. The docs were submitted on September 22, 2025 and October 14, 2025, by email. I have received no response, to date; not even acknowledgement of receipt. I hereby submit my belief that BMW has some responsibility for failure to cure the smoke condition they knew about for ten months. Please note the BMW service inspection of August 14, 2025 in which it was st
Incident Description: This complaint concerns both the lack of navigation system support and the unresolved recall status for my 2014 BMW 5 Series. 1.Navigation System: BMW no longer supports map or system updates for this vehicle, and no hardware or retrofit upgrade is available. The outdated GPS system results in inaccurate directions, missing roads, and potentially unsafe routes. BMW dealerships confirm there are no solutions, creating a long-term safety hazard for owners who rely on navigation systems. 2.Recall Incomplete: I have an open recall on this vehicle, but BMW dealerships have only responded with vague statements such as, âit should be coming soon.â There has been no formal
While on [XXX] the car suddenly shows low engine oil. The car was driving from Fremont, CA to Los Angeles on Friday [XXX]. Then, coming back to Fremont, CA from LA on Sat. [XXX] It happened after [XXX] to [XXX] , warning light showed low engine oil. Stopped the car at safe place. Then, contacted the insurance to tow the car as well as my son to bring engine oil. After filled engine oil, then, warning light showed low coolant. Filled 3 gallons of water, but sooner later need to fill coolant again due to disappear. The car has been serviced by BMW Fremont, CA on Nov 30, 2024 with 87751 odometer. At the time of engine break down, odometer is about ~91,500 miles. Less than 4,000 miles driving,
2014 BMW 528i questions
Does the 2014 BMW 528i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2014 BMW 528i: Water Pump Connector Can Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Driver airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments at occupants; Rear reflectors may not reflect enough light, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 528i?
Based on 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (26), Engine And Engine Cooling (20), Engine (14).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 BMW 528i has been fixed?
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