Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw 528i. While driving various speeds, the vehicle overheated and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The contact waited for a few minutes, restarted the vehicle, and was able to drive home. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The worst 2007 BMW 528I problems
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Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 17V683000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 BMW 528I 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Engine will crank but not start
- Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been...
- Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data
What 2007 BMW 528I owners say
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Questions about the 2007 BMW 528I
Is the 2007 BMW 528I reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2007 BMW 528I, fewer than a typical 528I model year.
What is the 2007 BMW 528I year score?
The 2007 BMW 528I scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the BMW 528I: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 BMW 528I?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2007 BMW 528I have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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