2013 BMW 528XI engine problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 BMW 528XI — 58% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am submitting this report to notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of a safety‑related defect involving the BMW N20/N26 engine timing chain assembly. My vehicle experienced a sudden and complete engine failure at highway speed due to a timing chain malfunction. This failure…”
filed Jul 29, 2026
“My 2013 BMW 528i was serviced under recall 24V-608 (Coolant Pump Electrical Connector / DME). After the recall was marked complete, the car developed several serious failures: Coolant Pump / Connector (Recall Item) – The dealer refused to replace the coolant pump even though the recall notice from…”
filed Sep 8, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
SIM010717 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2017
Engine problems in other 528XI years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 528XI | 29 | 55% |
| 2008 528XI | 8 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 BMW 528XI
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.