Model year
2013 BMW 5 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 5 Series for 2013. Under the matched names 528I, 528XI, 535I, 535XI, 550I, and 550XI, NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 194 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 528I are ENGINE (37), AIR BAGS (14), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (14). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA rated 11 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 17–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$4,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 2 complaints
- 2001 3 complaints
- 2002 7 complaints
- 2003 15 complaints
- 2004 64 complaints
- 2005 21 complaints
- 2006 85 complaints
- 2007 13 complaints
- 2008 105 complaints
- 2009 8 complaints
- 2010 6 complaints
- 2011 81 complaints
- 2012 10 complaints
- 2013 194 complaints
- 2014 152 complaints
- 2015 100 complaints
- 2016 83 complaints
- 2017 38 complaints
- 2018 89 complaints
- 2019 39 complaints
- 2020 15 complaints
- 2021 27 complaints
- 2022 17 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 18 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2013. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 528I | 4 | 73 | 1 |
| 528XI | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| 535I | 1 | 39 | 1 |
| 535XI | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 550I | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| 550XI | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Recalls for 528I
24V608000 · Aug 13, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i,…
15V188000 · Mar 31, 2015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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…
14V627000 · Oct 7, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity…
13V454000 · Sep 26, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and…
Complaints for 528I
73 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 1, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for 528I
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE13030 | Loss of power assist braking · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | Sep 6, 2013 | Oct 25, 2013 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 BMW 528 I 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
| 2013 BMW 528 XI 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
| 2013 BMW 528 Xdrive I 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
| 2013 BMW 535 I 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
| 2013 BMW 535 I GT 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
| 2013 BMW 535 I Xdrive 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
| 2013 BMW 535 I Xdrive GT 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
| 2013 BMW 550 I 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
3 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528i · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 528i xDrive · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 535i · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 535i · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 535i xDrive · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 550i · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| 550i · 4.4L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| 535i Gran Turismo · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| ActiveHybrid 5 · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 23 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 550i xDrive · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 550i Gran Turismo · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
1 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2013 BMW 5 Series at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.