2008 BMW 528I Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 BMW 528I, 6% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving last week, we heard heavy clunking sounds. We took the car to a mechanic to investigate the noise, and he identified the the frame sway bar mount had sheered off where the sway bar to frame mount is. The mechanic asked if the car had been in an accident. We bought it used in 2012, and there was no report of an accident. Since we have had it, we haven't had an accident either.”
NHTSA complaint #11351496, filed 2020-08, 80,000 miles“My 2008 528I has a delay in acceleration when making a turn into traffic. The car will start to shake and jerk as I lightly apply the gas pedal. The enigine light has come twice during an acoourence and then went out as I continued to drive. Just had the car at the dealership and they found no faults with the car or any codes. I find it to be a safety hazzard because as I stated before, I'm in traffic and as I turn left/right, im unable to move while the traffic behind me is apporaching.”
NHTSA complaint #10565248, filed 2014-02, 94,326 miles“Hello I'm reporting in regards to an issue with my vehicle. For approximately the past month I have an issue with a gasoline smell coming from my vehicle. I first thought I was over filling so changed the amount of gas I put in the vehicle. That still didn't stop the smell from coming back. So I decided to schedule my vehicle for an appointment. As a result the service advisor stated they smelled it but was not able to find a leak. I drove home without a strong smell but by the time I arrived to the destination it was evident again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10764209, filed 2015-09, 16,500 miles“Feels like the brakes on and it pulls to the passenger side where it feels like the wheel is going to come off and the passenger seat belt is locked where it won't extended out to buckle and the car dog walks back and forth while driving”
NHTSA complaint #11384325, filed 2020-12, 198,460 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 8% |
| 2015 | 7 | 11% |
| 2014 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 8% |
| 2012 | 12 | 13% |
| 2011 | 11 | 9% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 13% |
| 2008 | 7 | 6% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 3 | 7% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2008 BMW 528I
33 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 528I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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