Electrical System Problems of BMW 528

BMW 528 owners have reported 209 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (178 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (13 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of BMW 528

The Electrical System problem

See attached document for complaint. Greetings: I am writing pursuant to recalls no. 24v?608, both remedy unavailable and remedy available, ten months later. During the intervening ten months, I experienced hardship, expense and loss of use of my vehicle.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

I was driving on the road and I accelerated a lil bit faster to beat the traffic light and then my car loss power and stalled out and I got stuck in the middle of the bridge and I was causing traffic the power train malfunction and the fuel supply light cam on and the charge battery light came on   Read details...

The Battery problem

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528i. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 12v126000 (electrical system:battery:cables). An authorized dealer was contacted and stated that the parts needed to perform the recall repair were on a national   Read details...

The Battery Cable problem

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528i. The contact stated that a strong burning odor was emitted in the trunk area while the vehicle was parked. In addition, the contact was unable to start the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for further inspection.   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...




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