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BMW 528I power train problems by year

105 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 11 528I model years. The most reported year is 2011 with 25 reports.

YearPower Train reportsShare
2016 528I35%
2015 528I23%
2014 528I59%
2013 528I1318%
2012 528I2022%
2011 528I2521%
2010 528I914%
2008 528I1513%
1999 528I49%
1998 528I412%
1997 528I512%

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