2009 BMW 528XI

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Engine4
2. Electrical system2
3. Exterior lighting1
4. Power train1
5. Unknown or other1

Latest complaints

• Sep 10, 2018TX
  Engine

  Nhtsa recall number17v683 recall issued for faulty pcv valve heater in october 2017 with no remedy as of today, september 10, 2018.

• Sep 3, 2018MA
  Electrical system · Engine

  In december 2017 recall was issued regarding engine component known as positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve heater. called my local BMW of peabody ma and I was told that the components will be available on late january 2018 and I will informed by mail. car smoking on and off I made sure they have my name and address. as of september 2018, there's no contact lack of service and concerns

• Feb 20, 2018VAFire
  Engine
  TL* the contact owns a 2009 BMW 528xi. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair for months. The contact stated that the vehicle…

  TL* the contact owns a 2009 BMW 528xi. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair for months. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power and smoke appeared under the hood into the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle stalled and was towed. Two dealers were contacted: (BMW of charlottesville, 1295 richmond rd, charlottesville, va 22911, (434) 270-8664) and (BMW of sterling, 21710 auto world cir, sterling, va 20166, (571) 434-1944). The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the remedy and part would be supplied to the dealer but the manufacturer was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

• Oct 6, 2017NJ220,840 mi
  Engine · Unknown or other

  My car IS shutting off while doing 55 mph on the highway.

• Nov 19, 2014MI77,000 mi
  Power train

  TL* the contact owns a 2009 BMW 528xi. While driving approximately 10-20 mph, the transmission failed. When the contact tried to accelerate, the vehicle would not move. As a result, the check engine light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.

• Aug 19, 2013VA32,000 mi
  Electrical system · Exterior lighting

  I received a message that the right brake light and signal light were malfunctioning. dealer wants to charge inflated price of $550 to correct on a 4 year old car with only 32000, when I researched on the internet this seems to be a constant issue with 2008 and 2009 5 series bmws. 100S if not more of this problem are on internet and the complaints along with the cost BMW IS charging to fix. *tr

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
• 10249027The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
• 10247567Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CDA594 - Message (- 0x33E) missing, receiver DME, transmitter TFE
• 10245422Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicles equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
• 10182619Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.
• 10057568BMW: 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, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25.

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