2008 BMW 528I electrical system problems
30 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2008 BMW 528I, which is 17% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 fires.
What owners wrote
The 8 pin connector to the rear light assembly melted. Turn signal, brake light stopped working while I was driving on the freeway.
Wiring of front headlights flaking off and exposing bare wire. The short of the wires caused the plastic of holding headlamp to bubble and melt as a consequence.
Other problems reported for the 2008 BMW 528I
- Engine 37 complaints
- Lighting 34 complaints
- Air bags 22 complaints
- Fuel system 16 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints