2008 BMW 528XI engine problems

Filed Mar 14, 2023 · Engine · MA

On March 24, 2022 I bought a 2008 BMW 528XI vehicle from Mercedes WESTWOOD, MA. UNFORTUNATELY, this car is not drivable because it needs a new transmission. It hasn't even been a year yet. The check engine light came on after the second day of purchase . Now I needed a new engine. Mercedes of WESTWOOD MA sold me faulty car (LEMON).

Filed Jan 25, 2023 · Engine · 166,197 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528XI. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The engine temperature warning light illuminated. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 166,197.

Filed Oct 31, 2022 · Engine · 148,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528XI. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was smoke coming from under the hood and through the A/C vents. The contact stated that the failure had become a recurring issue. The contact stated he would pull over for approximately 30 minutes to allow the vehicle to cool down enough to drive. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had experienced a recent failure and the contact had to have the vehicle towed to his residence. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 23, 2022 · Engine · NY

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528XI. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 55 MPH, there was a burning odor coming from the engine, and blue smoke from the exhaustion pipe. Additionally, there was oil blowing out from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 1, 2020 · Engine · 150,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 528xi. The contact stated while approaching a stop sign, he started hearing an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact drove to his destination. The contact stated he was an independent mechanic. While inspecting the vehicle, he became aware that the pvc hose needed to be replaced. The VIN was associated with the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to local dealer critz bmw located at 7009 abercorn st, savannah, ga 31406, (912) 354-7000, and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The dealer declined to complete the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 528xi. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted into neutral at any rate of speed while the gear was in drive or reverse. In addition, the vehicle lost power. The failures occurred without warning. The dealer (bmw of towson, 700 kenilworth dr, towson, md 21204, (410) 317-2237) was notified, but could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact also noticed excessive smoke entering the vehicle through the air vents and thick, white smoke coming from the tailpipe. In addition, the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the failures. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Engine · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw 528xi. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer (schomp bmw, 1190 plum valley ln, highlands ranch, co 80129, (303) 730-1300) was unable to determine when the manufacturer would provide the remedy and the part for the recall repair. The contact was uncertain as to when the recall repair would be scheduled. The manufacturer sent an interim recall notice, but with no specification of when the parts would be supplied and when the second letter would be sent, indicating the parts were available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 19, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 136,000 miles · RI

"takata recall" my expansion tank cracked, then it blew up. Something is wrong with my cooling system. My fan would make a loud noise every time I started the vehicle. My thermostat hose deteriorated and my check engine light has been on for about 5 months. In addition my electrical/battery is bad and my car is no longer functioning since 2 months ago. Please help!

Filed Jan 29, 2017 · Engine · 39,262 miles · PA

Two engine mount bolts sheared off. Noticed during routine oil change. There are a total of eight bolts holding the engine, four on each side. Based on research, this is a problem with this series and model and appears to be a factory defect and design flaw. There is a chance the other 6 bolts could shear if not replaced with stronger bolts. A mechanic replaced the two bolts and advised we should replace the other six.

Filed Dec 2, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · 102,000 miles · OH · crash · fire · 1 injury

Car hit another vehicle at 80mph, airbags failed to deploy and car immediately went up in flames in the engine department.