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2012 BMW

528i

Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

BMW 528i: best and worst years
2012 BMW 528i (photo 1 of 3)
PhotoMr.choppersCC BY-SA 3.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 8-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
241
Power to weight
0.064 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.23
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
34 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
28.1 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 1.1 mpg above the EPA combined estimate

Dimensions & capacity

Length
193 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
117 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
3,792 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol
102 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
99
Reported injuries
3

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE28%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM16%
  • POWER TRAIN15%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 158 total.

BMW 528i: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE13030opened Sep 6, 2013SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

    Loss of power assist braking

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.