Electrical System Related Problems of the 2008 BMW 528

Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2008 BMW 528. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (22 problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (eight problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of BMW 528


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2008 BMW 528

The Electrical System problem

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.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

All of the internal headlight wiring insulation on both headlights is crumbling off which is exposing the copper wire, causing sparks and shorting out. I have performed much online research and apparently this is a known problem by BMW.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

"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.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other BMW 528 model year vehicles:



528 Service Bulletins
528 Safety Recalls
528 Defect Investigations