Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2008 BMW 528

Table 1 shows six common exterior lighting related problems of the 2008 BMW 528. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the tail light switch (eight problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of BMW 528


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2008 BMW 528

The Headlights problem

Driver side headlight went out, so I automatically assumed that the bull was blown. Went and bought $100 bull that controls the high beam and the low beams, replace the bulb, and the headlight still doesn't work. Took the ball back and got another bulb, and the headlight still doesn't work.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

The vehicle is made with inferior wire coating that can and I'm sure has resulted in fires. Not to mention the features of the lights can and will stop working unexpectedly. This also causes shorts in the wiring of the switch in the dash I believe and possible battery drain leaving people stranded   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

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.   Read details...


Exterior Lighting related problems in other BMW 528 model year vehicles:



528 Service Bulletins
528 Safety Recalls
528 Defect Investigations