BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the...
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BMW 528I Lighting problems by year
5 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 528I's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.
Lighting complaints by model year
Lighting recalls
BMW 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 time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the...
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. This switch could fail internally, causing it to remain either in the "brake lamps off" position or in the...
Latest 528I lighting complaints
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 bmw 528i. While the engine was running, the contact smelled something burning. He discovered that the brake light for the window burned through the housing and fell into the trunk. The bulb landed by the fuel tank. No repairs have been made and the cause of the failure was unknown. Furthermore, the passenger and driver side handles failed to open the doors from inside the passenger compartment. The doors would only open from the outside. The failure mileage was 138,000 and current mileage was 166,000.
I have a 1999 bmw 528it wagon. Until a month ago my husband had a 1994 bmw 318ic. All four headlight lenses in these cars became quite filmy, and have been for some time, which I believe to be a significant safety hazard, as it diminished the ability to see at night. These cars were not antiques, and the safety equipment should hold up for a minimum of 10-15 years, in my opinion. Will you please make bmw do something to remedy this situation at the company's expense, not the owner's? I have a 1989 volvo, and its lenses are still fine, so this is not something that happens in all cars.*Ak
Consumer stated tail lights warped, causing them to burn out prematurely. *Ak
Headlight no longer will stay in alignment light shines down not out on road. This is not the result of any accident. *Jb
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
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