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2008 BMW 528i

2 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #17V683000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The PCV valve in your vehicle helps clean the air inside your engine. The heater for this valve is the part that could be causing problems in certain 2007-2011 BMW models.
Risk if Unfixed
If the PCV valve heater short circuits, it could melt the parts inside the valve, even when your car is parked and turned off. This could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty heater with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair once you receive the second recall notice, expected by the end of October 2018.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Moderate #13V407000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The taillights in your vehicle have electrical contacts that can wear out over time, causing the lights to flicker or stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your taillights might not work properly, making it harder for other drivers to know when you're braking or turning. This could increase your risk of being involved in a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the taillight bulb carriers with new ones at no charge to you. You'll receive a notification about the recall, and you should contact the dealer to schedule the free repair.
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Original — What Happened
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 ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-signal, reverse).
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other BMW 528i Years

2016
4 recalls
2015
1 recall
2014
3 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
4 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2007
1 recall
2000
1 recall

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