Most common 2009 BMW 528xi problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
BMW 528xi complaints by model year
Best 528xi years: 2009, 2010, 2008. Years to avoid: 2012, 2013. Compare all years →
What 2009 BMW 528xi owners say
Engine & cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 BMW 528xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair for months. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power and smoke appeared under the hood into the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle stalled and was towed. Two dealers were contacted: (BMW of charlottesville, 1295 richmond rd, charlottesville, va 22911, [phone]) and (BMW of sterling, 21710 auto world cir, sterling, va 20166, [phone]). The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the remedy and part would be supplied to the dealer but the manufacturer was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
In December 2017 recall was issued regarding engine component known as positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater. Called my local BMW of peabody ma and I was told that the components will be available on late January 2018 and I will informed by mail. Car smoking on and off I made sure they have my name and address. As of September 2018, there's no contact lack of service and concerns
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 BMW 528xi a good car?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 528xi rates better than average: 77% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 528xi at the same age. It is one of the best 528xi years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 BMW 528xi?
The engine & cooling — 4 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (2) and lights (1).
How many recalls does the 2009 BMW 528xi have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 BMW 528xi. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the BMW 528xi?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009, 2010 and 2008. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2012 and 2013. See the full BMW 528xi years comparison.
At what mileage do 2009 BMW 528xi problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 77,000 miles; 33% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.