BMW 5 Series owners have reported 1 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock control unit/module (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problems |
I have a 1999 BMW 528i with intermittent abs controller issue, which activates at low rate of speed. I went to the dealership and they replaced the abs sensor. The next day it activated again. I returned to the dealership, they did a diagnostic and stated the abs repair kit is bad. I asked what is that and they stated it controls the abs system on my car and the part is $1000. I am a member of roadfly. Org, which is a network consisting of BMW owners sharing information about issues and tips. My concern is this is a safety issue and its a known problem with the BMW (e39). . Read more...