Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2009 BMW 528.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems |
Critical safety report: driving fire / injury / failed recall remedy (campaign 12v-126)while driving, my 2009 BMW e60 suffered an immediate, catastrophic electrical fire originating at the positive battery terminal bulkhead connector in the trunk floor. This exact component is the subject of federal safety mandate NHTSA recall campaign 12v-126. The fire occurred with zero warning on a public roadway, forcing an emergency roadside stop directly in front of a local preschool, creating an imminent public safety crisis. In an attempt to suppress the fire and pull the burning battery away from the school zone, I sustained a physical burn injury to my finger (medical documentation available). The vehicle's positive battery terminal melted completely inwards, and the heavy-gauge copper wiring and surrounding trunk body panels suffered extreme structural thermal destruction. This specific physical evidence proves a catastrophic localized electrical arc occurred right at the vehicle's structural bulkhead connector due to high electrical resistance—the exact engineering failure mode detailed in recall 12v-126. This proves the 2012 dealership recall remedy has degraded and failed over time, creating a recurring, life-threatening fire hazard. BMW of north America executive customer care and their national engineering group have officially denied liability in writing. BMW na is attempting to blame a standard, factory-specification aftermarket battery and alleged trunk moisture to absolve themselves of a failed federal safety component. This complaint is formally filed to request that the office of defects investigation (odi) launch a recall query (rq) into the long-term efficacy and degradation of the 12v-126 remedy, as manufacturers cannot legally use aftermarket part exceptions to mask failed safety recall components that result in driving fires and consumer injuries. BMW corporate case reference: 11125880.
I was driving and something was burning under my hood.
Car battery draining, insaciables brake fluid timing for change of gear takes a while.
The car smells as fuel is leaking and the headlights blink in and out. . . My trunk stop opening with key fob.
In December 2017 recall was issued regarding engine component known as positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater. Called my local BMW of peabody MA and I was told that the components will be available on late January 2018 and I will informed by mail. Car smoking on and off I made sure they have my name and address. As of September 2018, there's no contact lack of service and concerns.
Hello, my car filled up with smoke one day. It smelt like plastic was burning I was pulling up to my drive way and was super dizzy the whole inside was filled with smoke. I couldn't breath properly. I have called BMW dealerships and no one seems to have the part for my car, I don't know what to do. I'm scared to drive but I need to get to school! please help me resolve this issue.