2010 Bmw 528I: complaints, problems and recalls

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 528I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS SO LOW TO THE GROUND THAT IT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER. THE CONTACT ALSO CRASHED INTO A CURB THAT DAMAGED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD THE BUMPER FIXED TWICE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE DEALER AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 7,200. UPDATED 05/13/10 *BF UPDATED 05/14/10.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 7,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10329952 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2010 BMW 528I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V126000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES) AND CALLED THE DEALER TO SECURE AN APPOINTMENT FOR RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE RECALL CAMPAIGN HAD NOT OFFICIALLY BEGAN AND TO CALL BACK WITHIN A FEW WEEKS. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10457443 at NHTSA ↗

WHILE AT A STOP AND HIGHER SPEEDS (40-65MPH) CAR JERKS FORWARD WITHOUT PRESSING ACCELERATOR. ALSO, SHIFTS RADICALLY, SURGING FORWARD OR SUDDEN DOWNSHIFTS WHILE IN MOTION. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 60,182 miles reported. Look up ODI 10515555 at NHTSA ↗

I RECEIVED A DISPLAYED MESSAGE THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE REAR LAMP. WHEN CHECKING THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND WIRING, I NOTICED THE CONNECTOR ON THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY WAS MELTED (PLASTIC) WHERE THE BROWN GROUND WIRE CONNECTED. THE MALE/FEMALE CONNECTOR PARTS GOT SO HOT THAT THE PLASTIC CONNECTOR WAS MELTED WHERE THE GROUND WIRE CONNECTS. THIS WAS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, BUT IT IS LIKELY THE PASSENGER SIDE WOULD HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE HEAT GENERATED TO MELT THE PLASTIC CONNECTOR COULD CAUSE THE GROUND WIRE TO BURN AND THE BRAKE/REAR L…

Owner-reported narrative. 57,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10541760 at NHTSA ↗

I NOTICED A SMELL OF FUEL EACH TIME MY WIFE PARKED HER CAR INSIDE OUR GARAGE. HER CAR FOR DUE A SERVICE SO I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A FULL SERVICE. THE MECHANIC CALLED AND ASKED IF WE HAD BEEN SMELLING FUEL INSIDE OR AROUND THE VEHICLE. HE THEN EXPLAINED THAT HE SUSPECTED IT WAS ORIGINATING FROM UNDERNEATH THE REAR SEAT. HE LATER CONTACTED ME TO EXPLAIN THAT THE PLASTIC TUBE LOCATED ON TOP OF THE IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY HAD DEVELOPED A CRACK AND WAS ALLOWING FUEL TO SPRAY OUT ON TOP OF THE ASSEMBLY, WHICH WAS ALLOWING FUEL AND…

Owner-reported narrative. 99,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10557062 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 528I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,600.

Owner-reported narrative. 56,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10607763 at NHTSA ↗

ON 9-2-14 SURROUND 11:30 AM AC UNIT STOPPED WORKING, COMPRESSOR ON THE AC UNIT IS IN FUNCTION, HOWEVER THE AC FAN IS NOT BLOWING AIR, THERE IS NO MALFUNCTION ON FUSES OR RELAYS, THERE'S MIGHT BE AN INDICATION OF THE FSU OR FINAL STAGE UNIT AS OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THIS PART. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 77,067 miles reported. Look up ODI 10630775 at NHTSA ↗

I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR IN SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS COMPLAINT TWICE IN THE LAST YEAR. I HAVE A SEVERE GAS FUME SMELL IN MY CAR, IN MY TRUNK AND AROUND MY CAR. HAPPENS AFTER I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AND PARK AND RETURN TO THE CAR TYPICALLY. SOMETIMES HAPPENS WHEN I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AND TURN OFF THE CAR. IF I PARK IN MY GARAGE THE GARAGE SMELLS LIKE GAS/GAS FUMES FOR A LENGTHY PERIOD OF TIME. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT AFTER TESTING BY THE DEALER THAT THERE IS NO GAS LEAK. THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE TANK. HAPP…

Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10639153 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2013-09-11 (September 11, 2013)

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-signal, reverse).

Consequence: Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Reported: 2017-10-30 (October 30, 2017)

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.

Consequence: 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.