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BMW 528xi

The 2013 BMW 528xi offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, but buyers should prioritize confirming the rear reflex reflector recall has been addressed.

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Model-year guides

20132012
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2013 BMW 528xi2013 model

Specifications by model year

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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 km
2013000000
2012000000

Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearBody style
2013sedan
2012sedan

Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearGVWR
2013Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
2012Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.

YearOverall ratingFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRated vehicletpms
201354552013 BMW 528 XI 4 DR AWDstandard
201254552012 BMW 528 XI 4 DR AWDstandard

Model year reports

2013

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Buyer's guide

The 2013 BMW 528xi offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, but buyers should prioritize confirming the rear reflex reflector recall has been addressed.

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2012

Buyer's guide

The 2012 BMW 528xi offers a strong safety profile and excellent public reliability ratings.

ComplaintsRecallsMaintenanceTuning
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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the BMW 528xi?

Carfocal currently has 2 published 528xi reports, covering 2012 through 2013. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2013 BMW 528xi offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, but buyers should prioritize confirming the rear reflex reflector recall has been addressed.

Published year coverage: 2012, 2013.

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Is the BMW 528xi reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every BMW 528xi. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2013 bmw 528xi offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, but buyers should prioritize confirming the rear reflex reflector recall has been addressed. and the 2013 bmw 528xi can represent good value if purchased at a fair market price, provided the sole recall for rear reflex reflectors is confirmed as completed. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

2 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.

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What are common problems with the BMW 528xi?

Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2012 through 2013.

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Supporting data
Published guides
2
Years tracked
2
Data sources
NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints