2008 BMW 528XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 528XI years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 BMW 528XI. That ranks 3rd out of 6 528XI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (12 complaints, 39%), typically at around 67,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 31owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 BMW 528XI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 39% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 26% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 26% | 67,450 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 16% | 77,534 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 10% | 157,099 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 10% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 10% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 136,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 BMW 528XI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 BMW 528XI.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On March 24, 2022 I bought a 2008 BMW 528XI vehicle from Mercedes WESTWOOD, MA. UNFORTUNATELY, this car is not drivable because it needs a new transmission. It hasn't even been a year yet. The check engine light came on after the second day of purchase . Now I needed a new engine. Mercedes of…
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528XI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The engine temperature warning light illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not diagnosed…
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was smoke coming from under the hood and…
Headlight internal wiring insulation completely degraded, exposing wires and causing electrical shorts/arcing. Unchecked this will certainly cause a fire.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528XI. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 55 MPH, there was a burning odor coming from the engine, and blue smoke from the exhaustion pipe. Additionally, there was oil blowing out from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated…
Other BMW 528XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 528XI | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 528XI | 56 | 1 |
| 2012 528XI | 54 | 0 |
| 2010 528XI | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 528XI | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 31 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 528XI?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 BMW 528XI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 BMW 528XI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 528XI model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.