Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
2012 vs 2013 BMW 528I
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 167 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
▼ 17.2% fewer reports in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
View component share data as a table
| Component | 2012 share | 2013 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM | 28.1% | not reported | ▼ 28.1 pts smaller share |
| ENGINE | 22.5% | 41.7% | ▲ 19.2 pts larger share |
| AIR BAGS | not reported | 6.9% | ▲ 6.9 pts larger share |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1.1% | 5.6% | ▲ 4.4 pts larger share |
| SEAT BELTS | 2.3% | 5.6% | ▲ 3.3 pts larger share |
| STEERING | 2.3% | 5.6% | ▲ 3.3 pts larger share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6.7% | 9.7% | ▲ 3.0 pts larger share |
| WHEELS | 2.3% | not reported | ▼ 2.3 pts smaller share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2.3% | not reported | ▼ 2.3 pts smaller share |
| STRUCTURE | 2.3% | not reported | ▼ 2.3 pts smaller share |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3.4% | 1.4% | ▼ 2.0 pts smaller share |
| POWER TRAIN | 14.6% | 15.3% | ▲ 0.7 pts larger share |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 22.5% | 13.9% | ▼ 8.6 pts smaller share |
NHTSA Safety Recalls recalls · snapshot 2026-08-22
Recall campaigns
Campaign components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Campaign components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 3 → 1
- ◆ Injuries
- 3 → 3