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Bmw 528XI recalls by model year

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Key facts

157 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

78,507 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2008 to 2014 model years. Data snapshot: . 98 complaints include usable failure mileage.

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Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2008
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2009
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2010
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2012
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2013
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2014
1
Recall campaigns data
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2008: 0; 2009: 0; 2010: 0; 2012: 0; 2013: 1; 2014: 1

Year-by-year records

Bmw 528XI model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
2008300Not available
2009600
20101000
2012540Not available
2013561+1
2014110

Recall history

1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

15V188000 · Exterior Lighting

Reported: 2015-03-31 (March 31, 2015) · Model years: 2013, 2014

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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