2008 BMW 528xiProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 2008 BMW 528xi, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 14, 2023. Updated daily.
Where the 2008 BMW 528xi has problems
31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 2 |
| Air bags | 5 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2008 BMW 528xi recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2008 vs. every other 528xi year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 528xi median. How we score
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What 528xi owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Headlight internal wiring insulation completely degraded, exposing wires and causing electrical shorts/arcing. Unchecked this will certainly cause a fire.
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,…
"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 BAD…
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