CarRecallWatchThe 2016 BMW 528i has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 4 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (33 reports).
2016 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.
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
Certain vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Driver's seat belt may not lock properly in a crash
The driver's seat belt retractor on certain 2016-2017 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles may not lock as designed.
Child Seat Anchor May Not Fully Latch, Raising Crash Injury Risk
The inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat may have been bent downward.
Most common 2016 BMW 528i problems
Problem areas named in the 59 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 33 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 26 |
| Engine | 17 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
What owners report
Vehicle: 2016 BMW 528i xDrive (VIN: [XXX]) Safety Issue / Defect Description: Strong, hazardous raw gasoline fumes began entering the passenger cabin and trunk area. On XXX, the vehicle was brought to an authorized dealership (BMW of Sterling) for diagnostic evaluation. The dealership's technician conducted a multi-point inspection and produced video evidence documenting fluid leaking from the top of the plastic fuel tank. The dealership issued Repair Order Quote #$4,824.92 to "REPLACE FUEL TANK DUE TO FUEL LEAK" and declared the vehicle unsafe. Despite diagnosing a structural fuel tank leak that allows raw gasoline and fumes to migrate into the cabinâpresenting an immediate fire, explo
The vehicle developed a strong, toxic odor of raw gasoline inside the passenger cabin and trunk area. The vehicle was brought to an authorized franchise, BMW of Sterling, where technicians performed a multi-point inspection. The technician confirmed that the factory plastic fuel tank assembly is structurally defective and leaking raw fuel from the top weld seams. The dealer provided an official invoice quoting $4,824.92 to replace the tank due to the fuel leak, noting it is an active hazard, but refused to cover the failure under BMWâs active 15-year/150,000-mile extended warranty for N20 plastic fuel tanks (SI B01 03 22). Driving a vehicle with raw fuel pooling on the exterior of the tank
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 528i. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall, and after the recall repair, while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal oil-burning odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local Midas, where it was discovered that oil was leaking onto the engine. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,400.
I have 2016 BMW 5 series car, for past two to three years headlights are getting condensation inside on colder months. Dealer is not able to fix the condensation, they are advising to replace the headlights. Some of my friends replaced OEM headlights, but after few years they are started condensation, itâs looked like defect from manufacturer, I had few Honda vehicles older than my BMW car, they never had any condensation complaints. Itâs look like manufacturer used cheap materials causing condensation, it is causing low light at night times may lead to accidents. Please look at this issue and consider it as a safety issue and please recall these headlights. Dealer is asking $2500 + $500
On January 29, 2020, while driving my 2016 BMW 5 Series under normal operating conditions, the engine compartment caught fire without warning. Smoke and flames originated from the engine bay while the vehicle was in motion. I was forced to pull over and exit the vehicle immediately. The fire spread rapidly, and the vehicle was declared a total loss. At the time, both my insurance carrier and BMW representatives inspected the vehicle, but no definitive cause was identified. In January 2026, I received notification that this same vehicle is subject to BMW Safety Recall Campaign No. 24V-608, which states that liquid from the positive crankcase ventilation system can drip onto the water pump ele
2016 BMW 528i questions
Does the 2016 BMW 528i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 BMW 528i: Water Pump Connector Can Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags May Fail to Deploy in a Crash; Driver's seat belt may not lock properly in a crash; Child Seat Anchor May Not Fully Latch, Raising Crash Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW 528i?
Based on 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (33), Engine And Engine Cooling (26), Engine (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 BMW 528i has been fixed?
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