2008 BMW 528I engine and engine cooling problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2008 BMW 528I — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a burning plastic odor throughout the vehicle and a dark gray cloud of smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact then received notification of…”
filed Mar 8, 2023
“The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528I. 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 that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…”
filed Jan 23, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuitCampaign 17V683000 · Oct 30, 2017
Related service bulletins
Power Reduction, FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The ?Service Engine Soon? (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for…
B110208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2020
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 528I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 528I | 26 | 44% |
| 2015 528I | 32 | 52% |
| 2014 528I | 19 | 34% |
| 2013 528I | 11 | 15% |
| 2012 528I | 5 | 6% |
| 2011 528I | 32 | 27% |
| 2010 528I | 17 | 26% |
| 2009 528I | 5 | 23% |
| 2000 528I | 10 | 24% |
| 1999 528I | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 528I | 2 | 6% |
| 1997 528I | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 BMW 528I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.