BMW 528 owners have reported 10 electronic stability control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common electronic stability control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electronic stability control (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control problems |
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 BMW 528i. The contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still, when the passenger restrain system malfunction warning message was illuminate. The vehicle was taken to local dealer BMW of bellevue located at 13617 northup way, bellevue, wa 98005, (425) 243-5201, were made aware of the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired as o yet. The manufacturer has been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 74,000. Dp.
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.
Car power suddenly stops without warning. Usually happens when I'm either driving or when I am idle; when driving it just stops, and when I am in idle, it vibrates vigorously and then stops.
Vehicle part # BMW 61319354047 will fail causing abs and all airbag systems to be disabled. Vehicles manufactured using this assembly of poor quality can lead to serious injury or death, failure of airbags,seat belts restrain & abs safety systems, making the car unsafe for operation under any federal road or condition. Complete air bag system disabling.
-takata -abs module malfunction due to module being fried by excessively engine heat -dsc system failure due to poor wiring and heat from poor placement in engine bay this has caused multiple issues with drive ability and safety I've been complaining for quite awhile that the car has been having safety issues and BMW ignores me and my complaints.
Vehicle bought in July 2014 with ~24k miles; still under factory warranty. Maintenance maintained. 9-12 months later, a "drive train malfunction" light came on. I had just left the dealership so I called them and they told me to bring it back immediately; I did. Many tests later, was told my "motherboard died" (dme unit); after a month in the shop. . . Repaired. Now, 4/2016, less than 60k and fresh out of warranty. . . I was driving home with my son on the interstate, about to get off of my exit and another "drive train malfunction and low engine pressure" light comes on and then all of a sudden my car stopped on the 4 lane off-ramp. After waiting for an hour for the tow truck to arrive and trying to put my car into neutral and about 30 min with the tow truck driver trying to put the car in neutral, I called the BMW dealership and I found out that because my car is all electric it cannot be put into neutral; a week at the dealership and still there as I type¿diagnosis: timing chain broke into the engine and now the car needs a new engine which I was quoted to be $21,000. The car is only 4 years old!!!!! needless to say, it was by the grace of god that my son and I were not injured or killed when the engine just shut off in the middle of traffic. And on top of that, it is absurd that the consumer cannot manually put this vehicle into neutral to move it out of harm¿s way if it¿s possible to do so. The only way to put the car in neutral when inoperable is to take it to the dealership. Unsat! and for a car company that is supposed to have a great reputation and high standards, it's absurd that a new engine is needed for a car that is barely 4 years old. I have seen the same issues with other BMW owners all over the internet. Love BMW and have owned 3 of them and it¿s unfortunate that this one will be my last because I do not feel safe in this vehicle anymore.
Computer that controls abs and stability on my BMW after several years fails as it is located in the engine compartment next to exhaust manifold/ cat converters. As a result the abs/stability system no longer functions. It is known issue on BMW five series 1997-2003. Many computers fail after years of service or high mileage. Brakes still function but without abs and there is no stability control (called dynamic stability control by BMW). The internal components fail because of heat in engine compartment.
The abs / dsc control module on my 2000 528i BMW failed. When this happens the odometer and speedometer both stop working. I would also think that the abs safety feature for stopping the car and traction control is compromised.
Bought a new car in 1999: 1999 BMW 528i at about 75,500 miles, the abs module (bosch 5. 7) failed. *** brake does not respond for a few second then abs light is on *** - contacted a few other 1999 and 2000 bwm e39 owners, they all had the same issue with the abs module. - sent the car to a BMW dealer at sterling, va. The dealer confirmed the abs module needs to be replaced at a cost of $1000+. - dealer confirmed that because of the defective abs module, abs brake does not work. - contacted BMW northern America customer service. No recall has been issued for this problem.
I bought the 1997 BMW 528i off lease. It was my second BMW. The prior BMW had virtually no problems. I guess the second one had to make up for the first one. If I only had a nickle for every time I wished I hadn't traded for the second one. 1. The first problem occurred immediately, the engine overheated and I had to have it towed to a BMW dealership. This was to happen several times over the next year and a half. Whenever I drove the car I had to keep one eye on the engine temperature at all times (it would heat up very fast). The BMW dealership mechanics couldn't solve the problem even though they charged me over $2,000. Well, that and a couple of boldface lies ended my relationship with that dealership. 2. The second problem occurred in roughly the same time frame. As I was driving along one day the steering wheel started moving in and out repetitively and wouldn't stop along with my seat (it had nothing to do with the memory switches in the door). This occurred several times also. 3. The radio (fm) and cd player quit immediately along with the sun roof. . . I am an engineer and I have managed to fix some of the problems myself but I am ashamed to relate my experience with the BMW dealerships here, as well as some other auto-repair facilities. Oh, I might add that none of my five children, who are all engineers or doctors, own a BMW and I'm sure none of their kids (15) will either.