BMW 528 owners have reported 138 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (112 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission failure (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while driving up a ramp at 5 mph, the transmission unintendedly shifted into neutral (n) and the engine experienced a total loss of motive power. No warning lights illuminated. Read details...
Transmission total failure and was replaced around around 55,00 oil chain pump & timing chain resulting in a total motor failure at 72000 car has been non op for a year Read details...
Vehicle started random shift selections after rain occurs. Display often showed incorrect gear selection and incorrect gear position on automatic transmission. Gear position indicator on transmission has degraded sealant allowing water into wiring and switch causing electrical malfunction and Read details...
I have a 1997 528i BMW. When it rains my car shifts from gear to gear. I had to have highway patrol escort me to the next town due to the fact that I was on the highway and the car chose s2 (sport 2nd gear) as the gear it preferred to drive in. Read details...
The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528i. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The drivetrain malfunction warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with a defective oil pump. Read details...