general problems of the 2010 BMW 528

Nine problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2010 BMW 528. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 BMW 528 based on all problems reported for the 2010 528.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2025

They lied to me made me buy a bad car and then didn't even give me a license plate of anything they stole my money.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2024

Insulation on wiring is deteriorated leading to possible fire and or shorting out of electrical system.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/13/2023

There seems to be a common problem with these vehicles according to similar complaints being discussed in forums. My steering wheel is malfunctioning and creating a safety concern. While driving straight my horn and electrical controls do not function. If I turn the steering wheel to one side then the horn and electrical components work. I am also afraid that the airbag may not function properly because of this.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2022

The "secure from rolling" alert pops up on screen and car is prevented from moving. Engine must be shut off and ignition turned back on to work. Gears/spring probably need replaced per error message.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2020

Found faults for vanos system. I was driving on the highway and car start making a rattle noise like something bucking against something as I accelerated.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2017

My vehicle suddenly stops. I've already replace the sparkplugs, coils, & fuel filter, but the problem does not go away. The sudden stopping happens when I'm driving or when I'm idle at either a stop sign or a light. The vehicle sputters until it completely turns off from I'm idle and there is no warning for when I'm actually driving, it just stops.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2017

I was driving 2010 BMW 528xi on highway @speed of 65 mph and electric supply disconnected in the car and I lost the control. I could not control speed and brakes. It was a serious threat to my life. Fortunately, I let car go and it stopped by itself on shoulder. I called to BMW customer service but they mentioned that BMW cannot help in this case and just noted the comments. I think this is a serious problem in BMW 5 series and would like to know if any of you experienced same issue.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2017

I drove across town to my parents house and when I got there I turned the car completely off and locked it. I visited with them for roughly 30 minutes before I had to leave again. I was approaching my car and clicked the unlock button on my key fob. Once the car unlocked I noticed smoke coming from the engine. I unlocked to hood to release pressure and quickly ran to grab a fire extinguisher. When I came back to the car with a fire extinguisher I noticed flames shooting out the bottom of the car. I put those flames out but after two minutes my car was completely engulfed by flames. The fire department finally arrived to the scene and put the fire out. By the time the fire was completely put out my car was completely destroyed. My parents house took quite a bit of damage as well from the flames shooting out of my car.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2016

I took my vehicle to BMW irvine in California for a recall on my tail lights, they stop working, the recall was to replace both sides and they only did one. The side that burn out but they left the same connector which was burnt and with the wires loose and I wasnt even notify when I pick the vehicle until when I start driving the light stopworking again. They answer is not t heir fault dont care. Now my vehicle doesn't run and I got all kinds of wired messages on my idrive. Half way done recalls??? bad customer service.


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