Tl*the contact owns a 1999 bmw 528. While traveling 55 mph the contact attempted to activate the headlights, and they began blinking ,and the contact smelled smoke coming from the inside of the vehicle. He lifted the hood, and attempted to disconnect the battery cable, but it was too late. The police department was notified, but by the time they arrived the vehicle was on fire. The current mileage iwas 121,000 , and failure mileage was 120,000.*Ak
Electrical system
BMW 528 Electrical problems by year
3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 528's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Latest 528 electrical complaints
While driving at 65 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled out of the road, opened the hood, and found many wires were melted due to engine reaching high temperatures. *Ak
BATTERY FAILURE.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data