2007 BMW 528I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 BMW 528I
The 2007 BMW 528I has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV). The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 BMW 528I
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 BMW 528I, potentially affecting up to 740,561 vehicles.
Recall 17V683000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
| 740,561 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 BMW 528I
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 BMW 528I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW 528I. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2007 BMW 528I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 BMW 528I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 BMW 528I
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 BMW 528I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 528I
- 2007 BMW 528I (current)
- 2008 BMW 528I — 181 complaints
- 2009 BMW 528I — 33 complaints
- 2010 BMW 528I — 87 complaints
- 2011 BMW 528I — 164 complaints
- 2012 BMW 528I — 145 complaints