2009 Bmw 528xi problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Power Train (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-12-20 · B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine 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, rec
Equipment 2023-11-22 · B653423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customers may state that the alarm system (dwa) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. depending on the vehicleã¢ââs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. additionally, the red anti-theft alarm led in
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged 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
Exterior Lighting:headlights:high/Low Beam Dimmer Switch 2014-10-01 · SIB-63-11-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: 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. *pe
What owners report
2018-09-10 · Engine“nhtsa recall number17v683 recall issued for faulty pcv valve heater in october 2017 with no remedy as of today, september 10, 2018.…”
2018-09-03 · 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 …”
2018-02-20 · Engine · 🔥 fire“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 t…”
2017-10-06 · Unknown Or Other · 220,840 mi“my car is shutting off while doing 55 mph on the highway.…”
2014-11-19 · Power Train · 77,000 mi“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. …”
2013-08-19 · Exterior Lighting · 32,000 mi“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 complain…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.