2010 BMW 528I Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,840miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 BMW 528I, 6% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,840 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I took my vehicle to Bmw irvine in california for a recall on my tail lights, they stop working, the recall was to replace both sides and they only did one. The side that burn out but they left the same connector which was burnt and with the wires loose and I wasnt even notify when I pick the vehicle until when I start driving the light stopworking again. They answer is not t heir fault dont care. Now my vehicle doesn't run and I got all kinds of wired messages on my idrive. Half way done recalls??? Bad customer service.”
NHTSA complaint #10893447, filed 2016-08, 95,680 miles“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 lights to fail. …”
NHTSA complaint #10541760, filed 2013-09, 57,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Bmw 528I. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight and brake light warning indicators illuminated and the exterior lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per an unknown recall; therefore, they could not assist. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11161172, filed 2018-12, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Bmw 528I. While driving various speeds, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the right and left turn signal indicators failed to operate and the rear brake lights failed to illuminate. In addition, the instrument panel lighting failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing of the failures. The contact, a certified independent mechanic, stated that the brake light module needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11110340, filed 2018-07, 60,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V407000Sep 11, 2013BMW 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…Covers: BMW 528I 2008–2010, 550I 2008–2010, 535I 2008–2010 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10057568Oct 1, 2014Bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. Model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06…
- 10147945Jan 1, 2014Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes…
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 33 | 28% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 3 | 7% |
| 1998 | 2 | 6% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2010 BMW 528I
17 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 BMW 528I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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