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BMW 528I engine and engine cooling problems by year

178 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine and engine cooling across 13 528I model years. The most reported year is 2015 with 32 reports.

YearEngine and Engine Cooling reportsShare
2016 528I2644%
2015 528I3252%
2014 528I1934%
2013 528I1115%
2012 528I56%
2011 528I3227%
2010 528I1726%
2009 528I523%
2008 528I1513%
2000 528I1024%
1999 528I12%
1998 528I26%
1997 528I37%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine and engine cooling. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.