CarRecallWatchThe 2008 BMW 528i has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 16 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (34 reports).
2008 BMW 528i recalls
PCV Valve Heater Can Short and Cause a Fire
The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Most common 2008 BMW 528i problems
Problem areas named in the 118 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 34 |
| Electrical System | 30 |
| Air Bags | 22 |
| Engine | 20 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 17 |
| Power Train | 15 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 |
| Seat Belts | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Seats | 5 |
What owners report
The daylight lamps fall apart causing poor lighting at night and continuous alarms while driving. Also, impacting the quality of light and lack of lighting at night. The alarms are continuous and block ALL other alerts from the vehicle, including cruise control, temperature, overheating, engine, and other notices.
After purchasing this vehicle from my aunt and uncle my one headlight when bad after purchasing the headlights I replaced both the right and left one while removing the old headlights the insulation from the wires just crumbles off casuing a short bc the wires are zip tied several times together and causes my lights to flicker or not work at all while the the car keeps notifying me that there is an issue never couple seconds
I bought a 2008 528i July 2024. Got Emissions & Tag at the end of August. Oct 5 2024. My car was on Fire. Drove the car 11 mins got out for a few mins got bk in crunk the car and a flame shot out of what I'm assuming is a fuse box on the driver side. The car had flames coming from under the steering wheel area in the dash. When we crunk the car we could smell wire burning at first. Then flames..The vehicle has an active recall that clearly says A Pcv heater valve will cause the vehicle to over heat and short circuit causing a fire. Wiring harness needs to be replaced by adding a fuse to keep this from happening. The car was having issues passing the emissions. It was throwing a code somethin
My BMW i528 was parked on May 23, 2024, and the driver airbag deflated without being tampered with. The incident is on surveillance camera. Since the car was manufactured in 2008, the insurance company will not cover the cost of the incident because it was not the result of a collision. There was no light that came on prior to the incident. A diagnostic check was performed and there was no indication of a problem with the airbag.
My front left and right headlight assembly went out. Went to take a look to realize all the wiring inside the assembly was exposed and sparking. Come to find out this was a common issue in this year make and model. They are charging $2,500 per assembly for a factory issue that could start a fire. Needs taken care of ASAP
2008 BMW 528i questions
Does the 2008 BMW 528i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2008 BMW 528i: PCV Valve Heater Can Short and Cause a Fire; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 528i?
Based on 118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (34), Electrical System (30), Air Bags (22).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 BMW 528i has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.