2008 BMW 528I lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 34 complaints for the 2008 BMW 528I, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 68,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 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.
Headlights: wire insulation on head light cannon plugs is retracting from wires. This could cause an system electrical problem or fire.
Other problems reported for the 2008 BMW 528I
- Engine 37 complaints
- Electrical system 30 complaints
- Air bags 22 complaints
- Fuel system 16 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints
Lighting problems in other years
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