Visibility Problems of BMW 528

BMW 528 owners have reported 8 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's side/rear glass (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of BMW 528


Recently reported Visibility problems of BMW 528

The Wiper problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2015 BMW 528i. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, there was a loud noise that sounded like an explosion that was coming from inside of the vehicle. The the contact coasted to the side of the road to see what had exploded and noticed that the   Read details...

The Side/rear Glass problem

1998 BMW 528i rear window exploded or internal motor went out*   Read details...

The Defogger problem

Breathing bacteria in vehicle from heater/ air conditioner.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Windshield wipers failed to work in rainstorm. Car towed to dealership. Service advisor stated there is a service bulletin for replacement of a relay, which "we are having trouble with. " he said there was no recall--they were only replacing those that failed.   Read details...

The Sun Roof problem

The contact owns a 2011 BMW 528i. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal noise and the sun roof independently shattered. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...




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