2008 BMW 528I engine problems
37 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2008 BMW 528I, which is 20% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 111,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 12
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 111,000 miles, and 4% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 12 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2008 BMW 528I. The contact stated that after parking, the vehicle flames were suddenly present coming from under the hood. The contact attempted to extinguish the flames but was unsuccessful and the vehicle was destroyed along with a second vehicle parked nearby. The fire department and police were called to the scene and reports were taken. During the incident the contact suffered smoke inhalation which required medical treatment. The cause of the failure was not determined.
Car gas haven't been as usual took car for oil chang rotation of tires. Discovered gas leakage. Looking at possible fuel line or pump.
Other problems reported for the 2008 BMW 528I
- Lighting 34 complaints
- Electrical system 30 complaints
- Air bags 22 complaints
- Fuel system 16 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints