NHTSA Complaint #11688501 — 2008 BMW 528I

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11688501
Vehicle	2008 BMW 528I
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	September 1, 2018
Date Filed	September 19, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The daylight lamps fall apart causing poor lighting at night and continuous alarms while driving. Also, impacting the quality of light and lack of lighting at night. The alarms are continuous and block ALL other alerts from the vehicle, including cruise control, temperature, overheating, engine, and other notices.

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