Electrical System Problems of BMW 528

BMW 528 owners have reported 214 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 (182 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

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while idling, there was smoke emerging from under the hood, and the contact discovered that the electrical connection for the water pump caught fire. No warning light illuminated. The contact extinguished the fire using a fire extinguisher.   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 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...

The Instrument Panel problem

Abs module fail at 127,000 k. This stops my speedometer from working along with my (dcs) traction control, gas gauge and the brake go into emergency mode. .   Read details...

The Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problem

Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 BMW 528xi. The vehicle was a dealer sale. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the messages "drivetrain malfunction - drive moderately" and "contact the service center" were displayed.   Read details...




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