Model year
2015 BMW 5 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 5 Series for 2015. Under the matched names 528I, 530I, 535D, 535I, and 550I, NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 100 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 528I are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (36), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (33), ENGINE (14). NHTSA lists 3 investigations, including 2 investigations with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 10 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 19–30 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,150–$4,350, 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 2015. 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 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| 530I | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 535D | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 535I | 0 | 23 | 2 |
| 550I | 0 | 6 | 1 |
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,…
Complaints for 528I
65 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 5, injury field 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 BMW 528 I 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
| 2015 BMW 528 I Xdrive 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
| 2015 BMW 535 I 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
| 2015 BMW 535 I GT 5 HB RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | — |
| 2015 BMW 535 I Xdrive 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
| 2015 BMW 535 I Xdrive GT 5 HB AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | — |
| 2015 BMW 535D 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2015 BMW 535D Xdrive 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
4 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 | 23 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 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 xDrive · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 550i · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| 550i xDrive · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 550i xDrive Gran Turismo · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 550i Gran Turismo · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| ActiveHybrid 5 · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 23 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 535i Gran Turismo · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 535d · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 26 | 38 | 30 | — | — | $3,200 |
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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