2008 BMW 528XI

0 recalls, 43 complaints - 11 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

43 total complaints 2 crashes 5 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11
ENGINE7
EXTERIOR LIGHTING7
AIR BAGS4
SEAT BELTS3
SEATS3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
POWER TRAIN1
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Mar 14, 2023
Incident date: Mar 14, 2023
The contact owns a 1995 Nissan Frontier XE. The contact stated upon opening the hood to check the engine oil level at the fuel station, the radiator blew out and propelled a hot anti-freeze that burned his upper body. The contact was transported to the hospital with the assistance of a friend. The c... Read more
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 25, 2023
Incident date: Jan 24, 2023
Rear driver's side wheel speed sensor began to fail intermittently at 10K miles (confirmed and replaced under warranty by dealership, no longer have access to the failed part but can provide dealer contact info). This failure resulted in braking not working correctly – presumably ABS system would... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 31, 2022
Incident date: Nov 15, 2020
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was smoke coming from under the hood and throug... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 13, 2022
Incident date: Sep 12, 2022
Headlight internal wiring insulation completely degraded, exposing wires and causing electrical shorts/arcing. Unchecked this will certainly cause a fire.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 23, 2022
Incident date: Aug 21, 2022
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528XI. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 55 MPH, there was a burning odor coming from the engine, and blue smoke from the exhaustion pipe. Additionally, there was oil blowing out from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Th... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 6, 2022
Incident date: Jun 6, 2022
I have two BMW cars: BMW 528Xi 2008 [XXX] BMW 328Xi. 2007 [XXX] both are under active recall notice with no remedy available; I have contacted BMW USA for solutions: 1. repair the vehicles 2. offer loaner 3. buy back the vehicles they have refused all of the above my cars are a possi... Read more
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER May 18, 2022
Incident date: Feb 13, 2022
The passenger seat occupancy sensor has failed. As a result, the airbags will not deploy on the passenger side, if a passenger is present, in an accident. The error is displayed as soon as the passenger sits. Warning lights go out after restarting the car and if the passenger seat is unoccupied.
ENGINE Oct 1, 2020
Incident date: Sep 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 528XI. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, HE STARTED HEARING AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO HIS DESTINATION. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, H... Read more
SEATS Nov 22, 2019
Incident date: Nov 15, 2017
3 HOLES HAVE BEEN BURNT THROUGH THE DRIVERS SIDE LUMBAR SUPPORT BY THE SEAT HEATER. I'M AFRAID THAT I DON'T HAVE PICTURES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE, BUT THIS SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM. HTTPS://WWW.BIMMERFEST.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=80264
SEATS Mar 14, 2019
Incident date: Feb 8, 2019
ONE DAY THIS WINTER, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND SUDDENLY IT SMELT LIKE SOMETHING BURNING. THINKING IT WAS AN OUTSIDE ELEMENT, I THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT. A WEEK LATER, I SMELT THE SAME BURNING SO I GOT OUT OF MY CAR TO INSPECT AND FOUND THREE HOLES WERE BURNT STRAIGHT THROUGH MY LEATHER DRIVER SE... Read more
POWER TRAIN Dec 18, 2018
Incident date: Nov 26, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 528XI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AT ANY RATE OF SPEED WHILE THE GEAR WAS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE FAILURES OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER (BMW OF TOWSON, 700 KENILWORTH DR, TOWSON,... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 18, 2018
Incident date: Nov 26, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 528XI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AT ANY RATE OF SPEED WHILE THE GEAR WAS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE FAILURES OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER (BMW OF TOWSON, 700 KENILWORTH DR, TOWSON,... Read more
Fire
ENGINE Dec 18, 2018
Incident date: Nov 26, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 528XI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AT ANY RATE OF SPEED WHILE THE GEAR WAS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE FAILURES OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER (BMW OF TOWSON, 700 KENILWORTH DR, TOWSON,... Read more
Fire
ENGINE Jan 3, 2018
Incident date: Dec 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 528XI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE DEALER (SCHOMP BMW, 1190 PLUM VALLEY LN, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129, (303) 730-1300) WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WOULD PROVIDE THE REMEDY AND... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 19, 2017
Incident date: Oct 21, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL" MY EXPANSION TANK CRACKED, THEN IT BLEW UP. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY COOLING SYSTEM. MY FAN WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE EVERY TIME I STARTED THE VEHICLE. MY THERMOSTAT HOSE DETERIORATED AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS. IN ADDITION MY ELECTRICAL/BATTERY IS B... Read more
ENGINE Dec 19, 2017
Incident date: Oct 21, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL" MY EXPANSION TANK CRACKED, THEN IT BLEW UP. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY COOLING SYSTEM. MY FAN WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE EVERY TIME I STARTED THE VEHICLE. MY THERMOSTAT HOSE DETERIORATED AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS. IN ADDITION MY ELECTRICAL/BATTERY IS B... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 19, 2017
Incident date: Oct 21, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL" MY EXPANSION TANK CRACKED, THEN IT BLEW UP. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY COOLING SYSTEM. MY FAN WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE EVERY TIME I STARTED THE VEHICLE. MY THERMOSTAT HOSE DETERIORATED AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR ABOUT 5 MONTHS. IN ADDITION MY ELECTRICAL/BATTERY IS B... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 7, 2017
Incident date: Jul 30, 2017
FOR APPROX: 2 WKS. EACH TIME THAT I START MY CAR IN THE MORNING TO PROCEED TO WORK. MY ABS , DSC , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ,TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION LIGHT , ( SOS PH) , MY RADIO SHUTS OFF & ON I HAVE TO RESET MY CLOCK EACH TIME I RESTART MY CAR THE WINDOW WIPERS COME ON & STAY ON TILL IT GOES OFF BY I... Read more
SEAT BELTS May 23, 2017
Incident date: Mar 7, 2017
LEFT REAR SEAT BELT WILL NO LONGER CLICK SHUT. IT WAS WORKING BUT WILL NO LONGER SNAP INTO THE LOCK RECEPTACLE SINCE MARCH 2017.
ENGINE Jan 29, 2017
Incident date: Jan 28, 2017
TWO ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS SHEARED OFF. NOTICED DURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. THERE ARE A TOTAL OF EIGHT BOLTS HOLDING THE ENGINE, FOUR ON EACH SIDE. BASED ON RESEARCH, THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS SERIES AND MODEL AND APPEARS TO BE A FACTORY DEFECT AND DESIGN FLAW. THERE IS A CHANCE THE OTHER 6 BOLTS CO... Read more
SEATS Dec 29, 2016
Incident date: Dec 28, 2016
I JUST DISCOVERED THIS YESTERDAY, BUT FEEL THAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN GOING ON FOR A FEW WEEKS AS THE BACK OF THE SEAT WAS TOO HOT AT CERTAIN POINTS AND I HAD TO TURN IT OFF. I HAVE BEEN NOTICING AN ODD SMELL MORE RECENTLY SO I HAD A LOOK AT THE SEAT AND 3 SMALL BURN MARKS/HOLES ARE PRESENT. COULD BE... Read more
ENGINE Dec 2, 2015
Incident date: Nov 29, 2015
CAR HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 80MPH, AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND CAR IMMEDIATELY WENT UP IN FLAMES IN THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT.
Crash Fire 1 injured
AIR BAGS Dec 2, 2015
Incident date: Nov 29, 2015
CAR HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 80MPH, AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND CAR IMMEDIATELY WENT UP IN FLAMES IN THE ENGINE DEPARTMENT.
Crash Fire 1 injured
SEAT BELTS Jun 30, 2015
Incident date: Jun 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 528XI. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM, FAULT IN PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM AFFECTING AIR BAG AND BELT PRE-TENSIONER WARNING WAS DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGN... Read more
AIR BAGS Jun 30, 2015
Incident date: Jun 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 528XI. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM, FAULT IN PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM AFFECTING AIR BAG AND BELT PRE-TENSIONER WARNING WAS DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGN... Read more
SEAT BELTS May 20, 2015
Incident date: May 5, 2015
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG/ SEATBELT LITE ON DEALER SAID THAT THE BSD CABLE GOING TO THE AIRBAG IS DETACHED...BUT IT MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF ABOUT CLOSE TO $900....NOT REPAIRED AS OF YET
AIR BAGS May 20, 2015
Incident date: May 5, 2015
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG/ SEATBELT LITE ON DEALER SAID THAT THE BSD CABLE GOING TO THE AIRBAG IS DETACHED...BUT IT MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF ABOUT CLOSE TO $900....NOT REPAIRED AS OF YET
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 20, 2015
Incident date: May 5, 2015
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG/ SEATBELT LITE ON DEALER SAID THAT THE BSD CABLE GOING TO THE AIRBAG IS DETACHED...BUT IT MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF ABOUT CLOSE TO $900....NOT REPAIRED AS OF YET
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 22, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2009
THIS OTHERWISE FINE AUTOMOBILE SEEMS TO GO THROUGH BATTERIES QUICKLY. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW IN MAY 2007. SINCE THEN BATTERIES HAVE NEEDED TO BE CHANGED AS FOLLOWS: 2009 2011 2013 AND NOW IN 2015 THE NEW BMW BATTERY INSTALLED IN 2013 IS BADLY DISCHARGED. IN 2011 THE DEALER RAN THIS C... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING May 2, 2014
Incident date: May 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 528I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING BECAME ABNORMALLY FOGGY. THE BULB ALSO LOOKED AS IF IT WAS FOGGY AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Nov 23, 2013
Incident date: Nov 16, 2013
FAILURE OF THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY DUE TO THE GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTOR (INSIDE THE 8 PIN CONNECTOR WHICH ATTACHES TO 8 PIN RECEIVER ON THE LIGHT) MELTING WHICH RENDERED THE BRAKE LIGHT, TURN SIGNAL, REVERSE LIGHT, AND LIGHTNING INOPERATIVE. AS CONNECTION WAS FAILING, THE GROUND CONNECTION... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Nov 16, 2013
Incident date: Nov 15, 2013
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE RIGHT TAILLIGHT HAS MALFUNCTIONED COMPLETELY (BRAKE LIGHTS AND RIGHT TURN SIGNAL). THE ISSUE IS WELL KNOWN TO BMW DEALERSHIPS HOWEVER THEY CLAIM IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER CPO (CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED) WARRANTY AND MY MODEL IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE TAIL LIGHT CONN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 16, 2013
Incident date: Nov 15, 2013
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE RIGHT TAILLIGHT HAS MALFUNCTIONED COMPLETELY (BRAKE LIGHTS AND RIGHT TURN SIGNAL). THE ISSUE IS WELL KNOWN TO BMW DEALERSHIPS HOWEVER THEY CLAIM IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER CPO (CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED) WARRANTY AND MY MODEL IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE TAIL LIGHT CONN... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Nov 12, 2013
Incident date: Nov 1, 2013
MY REAR RIGHT BULB HOUSING HAS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING MY CAR TO NOT HAVE A REAR RIGHT TURN SIGNAL, REAR RIGHT BRAKE SIGNAL AND RIGHT SIDE BACK UP LIGHT. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 12, 2013
Incident date: Nov 1, 2013
MY REAR RIGHT BULB HOUSING HAS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING MY CAR TO NOT HAVE A REAR RIGHT TURN SIGNAL, REAR RIGHT BRAKE SIGNAL AND RIGHT SIDE BACK UP LIGHT. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 31, 2013
Incident date: Oct 29, 2013
MY REAR LEFT BULB HOUSING HAS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING MY CAR TO NOT HAVE A REAR LEFT TURN SIGNAL, REAR LEFT BREAK SIGNAL OR LEFT SIDE BACK UP LIGHT. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 31, 2013
Incident date: Oct 29, 2013
MY REAR LEFT BULB HOUSING HAS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING MY CAR TO NOT HAVE A REAR LEFT TURN SIGNAL, REAR LEFT BREAK SIGNAL OR LEFT SIDE BACK UP LIGHT. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING May 6, 2013
Incident date: Apr 19, 2013
FAILURE OF THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY DUE TO THE GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTOR (INSIDE THE 8 PIN CONNECTOR WHICH ATTACHES TO 8 PIN RECEIVER ON THE LIGHT) MELTING WHICH RENDERED THE BRAKE LIGHT, TURN SIGNAL, REVERSE LIGHT, AND LIGHTNING INOPERATIVE. ALSO RESULTED IN THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDING REP... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 6, 2013
Incident date: Apr 19, 2013
FAILURE OF THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY DUE TO THE GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTOR (INSIDE THE 8 PIN CONNECTOR WHICH ATTACHES TO 8 PIN RECEIVER ON THE LIGHT) MELTING WHICH RENDERED THE BRAKE LIGHT, TURN SIGNAL, REVERSE LIGHT, AND LIGHTNING INOPERATIVE. ALSO RESULTED IN THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDING REP... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Feb 18, 2013
Incident date: Feb 1, 2013
LEFT TURN SIGNAL, BRAKE LIGHT & BACKUP LIGHT STOPPED WORKING. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND THAT THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR TO THE LEFT LIGHTING ASSEMBLY WAS DISCOLORED AND SLIGHTLY DISTORTED AT THE GROUND CONDUCTOR. AROUND HALF OF THE GROUND CONDUCTOR ON THE MATING PLUG OF THE LIGHTING ASSEMBLY HAD DE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 18, 2013
Incident date: Feb 1, 2013
LEFT TURN SIGNAL, BRAKE LIGHT & BACKUP LIGHT STOPPED WORKING. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND THAT THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR TO THE LEFT LIGHTING ASSEMBLY WAS DISCOLORED AND SLIGHTLY DISTORTED AT THE GROUND CONDUCTOR. AROUND HALF OF THE GROUND CONDUCTOR ON THE MATING PLUG OF THE LIGHTING ASSEMBLY HAD DE... Read more
ENGINE Feb 15, 2013
Incident date: Sep 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 528 XI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A TRAFFIC STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE CAM SENSORS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAI... Read more
AIR BAGS Apr 2, 2012
Incident date: Mar 7, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 528XI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE CRASH SAFETY MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IF NOT, THE AIRBAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN T... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy, 2008 BMW 528XI

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 17.0 25.0 20.0 Premium $3,850
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6) (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 17.0 25.0 20.0 Premium $3,850

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 BMW 528XI

11 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
350000 EQUIPMENT2
121300 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH1
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS1
B510819 Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819 Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B611305 Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
B160623 Dec 20, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre
B160623 Dec 20, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pre
B653423 Nov 22, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
B653423 Nov 22, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle??A?A?s equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) i
B611305 Oct 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
B611305 Oct 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
B611305 Oct 1, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc
SIB-63-11-14 Oct 1, 2014
121300 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
BMW: ON SOME VEHICLES, WHEN STARTING, LOW BEAM, WITH 0552 OPTION, WOULD BRIEFLY FLASHES, DUE TO A FAULTY LED MAIN LIGHT MODULE THAT NEEDS REPLACING. MODEL 2008-14 F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25. *PE

BMW 528XI - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW 528XI across all model years (2013, 2014).

2 Total Recalls
237 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
5 Reported Crashes
7 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW 528XI - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2013 1 85 View
2012 0 87 View
2010 0 12 View
2009 0 9 View
2008 (current) 0 43

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