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Oct 2, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 102,000 mi

The contact owned a 2000 BMW 528i. The contact stated that shortly after arriving home and with the vehicle parked in his garage, he observed first white smoke and then brown smoke emanating from the engine compartment. While waiting for emergency services, the contact stated that he then observed f...

Oct 2, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 102,000 mi

The contact owned a 2000 BMW 528i. The contact stated that shortly after arriving home and with the vehicle parked in his garage, he observed first white smoke and then brown smoke emanating from the engine compartment. While waiting for emergency services, the contact stated that he then observed f...

Aug 29, 2020 Unknown Or Other 123,000 mi

THE SHIFTER ON THE CONSOLE WILL HANG UP GET STUCK OFTEN WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE THEN FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE IT WON'T SHIFT ALL THE WAY TO DRIVE IT KEEPS STOPPING IN NEUTRAL NOW WHILE IT'S IN NEUTRAL I CAN PULL BACK ON THE SHIFTER AND HOLD IT IT WILL CATCH DRIVE PARTIALLY BUT U HAVE TO KEEP PULLING B...

Aug 29, 2020 Unknown Or Other 123,000 mi

THE SHIFTER ON THE CONSOLE WILL HANG UP GET STUCK OFTEN WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE THEN FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE IT WON'T SHIFT ALL THE WAY TO DRIVE IT KEEPS STOPPING IN NEUTRAL NOW WHILE IT'S IN NEUTRAL I CAN PULL BACK ON THE SHIFTER AND HOLD IT IT WILL CATCH DRIVE PARTIALLY BUT U HAVE TO KEEP PULLING B...

Jul 14, 2020 Steering 192,094 mi

WENT ON DATA BASE NHTSA THAT SAYS MY VEHICLE HAS 3 RECALLS . WHAT DO I DO N GO TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS

Jul 14, 2020 Suspension 192,094 mi

WENT ON DATA BASE NHTSA THAT SAYS MY VEHICLE HAS 3 RECALLS . WHAT DO I DO N GO TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS

Jul 14, 2020 Unknown Or Other 192,094 mi

WENT ON DATA BASE NHTSA THAT SAYS MY VEHICLE HAS 3 RECALLS . WHAT DO I DO N GO TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS

Jul 14, 2020 Steering 192,094 mi

WENT ON DATA BASE NHTSA THAT SAYS MY VEHICLE HAS 3 RECALLS . WHAT DO I DO N GO TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS

Jul 14, 2020 Suspension 192,094 mi

WENT ON DATA BASE NHTSA THAT SAYS MY VEHICLE HAS 3 RECALLS . WHAT DO I DO N GO TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS

Jul 14, 2020 Unknown Or Other 192,094 mi

WENT ON DATA BASE NHTSA THAT SAYS MY VEHICLE HAS 3 RECALLS . WHAT DO I DO N GO TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS

Nov 10, 2018 Seats Fire 145,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING MY BELOVED 2000 BMW 528I ON 11/9/2018 AT 2:15 PM, ON ROUTE 12 SOUTH IN DUCK, NC, TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, SMOKE BEGAN POURING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE HEATED SEATS WERE NOT TURNED ON. NO DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON, EXCEPT FOR A REAR TAIL LIGHT I...

Nov 10, 2018 Seats Fire 145,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING MY BELOVED 2000 BMW 528I ON 11/9/2018 AT 2:15 PM, ON ROUTE 12 SOUTH IN DUCK, NC, TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, SMOKE BEGAN POURING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE HEATED SEATS WERE NOT TURNED ON. NO DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON, EXCEPT FOR A REAR TAIL LIGHT I...

Oct 29, 2018 Engine Fire 283,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 528I. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AND CAME TO A STOP, WHEN SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE HOOD. THERE WAS A CRACKING SOUND THEN FLAMES WAS SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED ATTEMPTED...

Oct 29, 2018 Engine Fire 283,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 528I. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AND CAME TO A STOP, WHEN SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE HOOD. THERE WAS A CRACKING SOUND THEN FLAMES WAS SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED ATTEMPTED...

Jul 16, 2018 Exterior Lighting Fire 198,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 528I. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF FUNCTIONALITY WITH THE HEADLIGHTS. BMW OF DALLAS (6200 LEMMON AVE, DALLAS, TEXAS 75209,...

Jul 16, 2018 Exterior Lighting Fire 198,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 528I. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF FUNCTIONALITY WITH THE HEADLIGHTS. BMW OF DALLAS (6200 LEMMON AVE, DALLAS, TEXAS 75209,...

Jun 23, 2017 Air Bags 133,000 mi

MY CAR WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE STATIONARY I WAS CHANGING THE BATTERY WHEN I PUT THE BATTERY IN AND CONNECTED IT THE AIRBAGS BLEW UP DESTROYED THE DASH STEERING WHEEL AND CRACKED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD THIS CAR IS OFF AND PARKED

Jun 23, 2017 Air Bags 133,000 mi

MY CAR WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE STATIONARY I WAS CHANGING THE BATTERY WHEN I PUT THE BATTERY IN AND CONNECTED IT THE AIRBAGS BLEW UP DESTROYED THE DASH STEERING WHEEL AND CRACKED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD THIS CAR IS OFF AND PARKED

Apr 25, 2012 Tires

NEW TIRES EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC BOUGHT AND INSTALLED IN MAY 2011 ( UNKNOWINGLY REC'D 2007 PRODUCTION TIRES ) AND THEN REMOVED MY TIRES FOR WINTER TIRES IN NOVEMBER 2011. WHEN REINSTALLING THE SUMMER TIRES THIS SPRING / APRIL 2012, MULTIPLE BUBBLES WERE APPARENT ON 3 OF THE TIRES AND THE 4TH TIRE HAD A...

Apr 25, 2012 Tires

NEW TIRES EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC BOUGHT AND INSTALLED IN MAY 2011 ( UNKNOWINGLY REC'D 2007 PRODUCTION TIRES ) AND THEN REMOVED MY TIRES FOR WINTER TIRES IN NOVEMBER 2011. WHEN REINSTALLING THE SUMMER TIRES THIS SPRING / APRIL 2012, MULTIPLE BUBBLES WERE APPARENT ON 3 OF THE TIRES AND THE 4TH TIRE HAD A...

Dec 9, 2011 Exterior Lighting 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 528I. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHT WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS WOULD FUNCTION ERRATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STAT...

Dec 9, 2011 Exterior Lighting 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 528I. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHT WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS WOULD FUNCTION ERRATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STAT...

Dec 1, 2010 Electrical System 127,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAIL AT 127,000 K. THIS STOPS MY SPEEDOMETER FROM WORKING ALONG WITH MY (DCS) TRACTION CONTROL, GAS GAUGE AND THE BRAKE GO INTO EMERGENCY MODE.. *TR

Dec 1, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 127,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAIL AT 127,000 K. THIS STOPS MY SPEEDOMETER FROM WORKING ALONG WITH MY (DCS) TRACTION CONTROL, GAS GAUGE AND THE BRAKE GO INTO EMERGENCY MODE.. *TR

Dec 1, 2010 Traction Control System 127,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAIL AT 127,000 K. THIS STOPS MY SPEEDOMETER FROM WORKING ALONG WITH MY (DCS) TRACTION CONTROL, GAS GAUGE AND THE BRAKE GO INTO EMERGENCY MODE.. *TR

Dec 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 127,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAIL AT 127,000 K. THIS STOPS MY SPEEDOMETER FROM WORKING ALONG WITH MY (DCS) TRACTION CONTROL, GAS GAUGE AND THE BRAKE GO INTO EMERGENCY MODE.. *TR

Dec 1, 2010 Electrical System 127,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAIL AT 127,000 K. THIS STOPS MY SPEEDOMETER FROM WORKING ALONG WITH MY (DCS) TRACTION CONTROL, GAS GAUGE AND THE BRAKE GO INTO EMERGENCY MODE.. *TR

Dec 1, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 127,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAIL AT 127,000 K. THIS STOPS MY SPEEDOMETER FROM WORKING ALONG WITH MY (DCS) TRACTION CONTROL, GAS GAUGE AND THE BRAKE GO INTO EMERGENCY MODE.. *TR

Dec 1, 2010 Traction Control System 127,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAIL AT 127,000 K. THIS STOPS MY SPEEDOMETER FROM WORKING ALONG WITH MY (DCS) TRACTION CONTROL, GAS GAUGE AND THE BRAKE GO INTO EMERGENCY MODE.. *TR

Dec 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 127,000 mi

ABS MODULE FAIL AT 127,000 K. THIS STOPS MY SPEEDOMETER FROM WORKING ALONG WITH MY (DCS) TRACTION CONTROL, GAS GAUGE AND THE BRAKE GO INTO EMERGENCY MODE.. *TR

May 18, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 54,010 mi

COMPUTER THAT CONTROLS ABS AND STABILITY ON MY BMW AFTER SEVERAL YEARS FAILS AS IT IS LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEXT TO EXHAUST MANIFOLD/ CAT CONVERTERS. AS A RESULT THE ABS/STABILITY SYSTEM NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. IT IS KNOWN ISSUE ON BMW FIVE SERIES 1997-2003. MANY COMPUTERS FAIL AFTER YEARS ...

May 18, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 54,010 mi

COMPUTER THAT CONTROLS ABS AND STABILITY ON MY BMW AFTER SEVERAL YEARS FAILS AS IT IS LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEXT TO EXHAUST MANIFOLD/ CAT CONVERTERS. AS A RESULT THE ABS/STABILITY SYSTEM NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. IT IS KNOWN ISSUE ON BMW FIVE SERIES 1997-2003. MANY COMPUTERS FAIL AFTER YEARS ...

Mar 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,755 mi

AUXILIARY FAN FAILURE WHILE IDLING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME CAR WILL BEGIN TO OVERHEAT. *TR

Mar 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,755 mi

AUXILIARY FAN FAILURE WHILE IDLING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME CAR WILL BEGIN TO OVERHEAT. *TR

Nov 8, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 158,232 mi

THE ABS / DSC CONTROL MODULE ON MY 2000 528I BMW FAILED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER BOTH STOP WORKING. I WOULD ALSO THINK THAT THE ABS SAFETY FEATURE FOR STOPPING THE CAR AND TRACTION CONTROL IS COMPROMISED. *TR

Nov 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 158,232 mi

THE ABS / DSC CONTROL MODULE ON MY 2000 528I BMW FAILED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER BOTH STOP WORKING. I WOULD ALSO THINK THAT THE ABS SAFETY FEATURE FOR STOPPING THE CAR AND TRACTION CONTROL IS COMPROMISED. *TR

Nov 8, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 158,232 mi

THE ABS / DSC CONTROL MODULE ON MY 2000 528I BMW FAILED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER BOTH STOP WORKING. I WOULD ALSO THINK THAT THE ABS SAFETY FEATURE FOR STOPPING THE CAR AND TRACTION CONTROL IS COMPROMISED. *TR

Nov 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 158,232 mi

THE ABS / DSC CONTROL MODULE ON MY 2000 528I BMW FAILED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER BOTH STOP WORKING. I WOULD ALSO THINK THAT THE ABS SAFETY FEATURE FOR STOPPING THE CAR AND TRACTION CONTROL IS COMPROMISED. *TR

May 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,500 mi

THE RADIATOR BLEW FOR NO KNOW REASON. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND COOLING SYSTEM. ESTIMATE OF REPAIRS $16,000. *TR

May 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,500 mi

THE RADIATOR BLEW FOR NO KNOW REASON. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND COOLING SYSTEM. ESTIMATE OF REPAIRS $16,000. *TR

Apr 22, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 87,421 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 528I. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, BOTH REAR DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 87,421.

Apr 22, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 87,421 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 528I. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, BOTH REAR DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 87,421.

Sep 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

COLD START ISSUES. CAR WANTS TO STALL UPON START UP. WHEN CAR FINALLY WARMS UP THE IDLE SMOOTHES OUT. THE GAS MILEAGE IS DROPPING DUE THE MALFUNCTIONING SEALS IN THE DOUBLE VANOS SYSTEM. BMW HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FOR A LONG TIME AND THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *JB

Sep 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

COLD START ISSUES. CAR WANTS TO STALL UPON START UP. WHEN CAR FINALLY WARMS UP THE IDLE SMOOTHES OUT. THE GAS MILEAGE IS DROPPING DUE THE MALFUNCTIONING SEALS IN THE DOUBLE VANOS SYSTEM. BMW HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FOR A LONG TIME AND THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *JB

Jun 21, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A COMPLAINT AGAINST FARMERS AUTO INSURANCE. I HAD AN ACCIDENT ON 3/8/2007 IN LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA. A CAR HIT THE REAR PART OF MY BMW. MY INSURANCE COMPANY, FARMERS INSURANCE, REPAIRED MY CAR AND REPLACED THE MUFFLER WITH ONE THAT IS NOT BMW COMPATIBLE. THE OTHER PARTY'S INSURANCE COMPANY ...

Jun 21, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A COMPLAINT AGAINST FARMERS AUTO INSURANCE. I HAD AN ACCIDENT ON 3/8/2007 IN LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA. A CAR HIT THE REAR PART OF MY BMW. MY INSURANCE COMPANY, FARMERS INSURANCE, REPAIRED MY CAR AND REPLACED THE MUFFLER WITH ONE THAT IS NOT BMW COMPATIBLE. THE OTHER PARTY'S INSURANCE COMPANY ...

Jun 14, 2007 Electrical System 110,000 mi

ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILS ~ 5 MINUTES OF STARTING THE CAR. ABS, STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM, AND SPEEDOMETER ALL FAIL AND STOP FUNCTIONING. CONTROL MODULE MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF ~$1500 TO FIX. *TR

Jun 14, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,700 mi

ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. *TR

Jun 14, 2007 Electrical System 110,000 mi

ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILS ~ 5 MINUTES OF STARTING THE CAR. ABS, STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM, AND SPEEDOMETER ALL FAIL AND STOP FUNCTIONING. CONTROL MODULE MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF ~$1500 TO FIX. *TR

Jun 14, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,700 mi

ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. *TR

Mar 29, 2007 Air Bags 130,000 mi

BMW 2000 MODEL 528: DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT IMPACT OR INERTIAL CAUSE. NO BUMPS, POTHOLES OR OBJECTS STRUCK THE VEHICLE. I WAS KNOCKED OUT FOR ~ TO 8 SECONDS AT 75 MPH.*AK

Mar 29, 2007 Air Bags 130,000 mi

BMW 2000 MODEL 528: DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT IMPACT OR INERTIAL CAUSE. NO BUMPS, POTHOLES OR OBJECTS STRUCK THE VEHICLE. I WAS KNOCKED OUT FOR ~ TO 8 SECONDS AT 75 MPH.*AK

Feb 20, 2007 Steering 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 528I. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUED TO TURN TO THE RIGHT AND THE WHEELS WERE STRAIGHT. UNABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IT MOVED FORWARD INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND TH...

Feb 20, 2007 Steering 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 528I. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUED TO TURN TO THE RIGHT AND THE WHEELS WERE STRAIGHT. UNABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IT MOVED FORWARD INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND TH...

Aug 15, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 59,700 mi

WHILE IN MY GARAGE EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE INTERIOR DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF INTO MY HAND, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT UNLESS THE WINDOW WAS ROLLED DOWN. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE HANDLE WAS ENTIRELY MADE OF PLASTIC. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO ...

Aug 15, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 59,700 mi

WHILE IN MY GARAGE EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE INTERIOR DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF INTO MY HAND, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT UNLESS THE WINDOW WAS ROLLED DOWN. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE HANDLE WAS ENTIRELY MADE OF PLASTIC. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO ...

Aug 11, 2006 Fuel System, Other 111,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE SPEEDOMETER DROPPED TO ZERO AND STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO INDICATED THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THIS DEFECT. *AK

Aug 11, 2006 Fuel System, Other 111,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE SPEEDOMETER DROPPED TO ZERO AND STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO INDICATED THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THIS DEFECT. *AK

Jul 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATED OVERHEATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THE HEAD GASKET BURNED OUT DUE TO OVERHEATING. THE OVERHEATING WAS CREATED BY THE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK IN ...

Jul 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATED OVERHEATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THE HEAD GASKET BURNED OUT DUE TO OVERHEATING. THE OVERHEATING WAS CREATED BY THE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK IN ...

Jan 14, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,000 mi

THE DESIGN OF THE ABS CONTROLLER ON A 2000 BMW 528I IS PRONE TO FAILURE AND WILL RENDER THE ABS FUNCTIONS INOPERABLE. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS SERIES OF BMW AUTOMOBILES. THE FAILURE STARTS WITH VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS THAT INDICATE THE ABS SYSTEM IS INOPERABLE. THESE FAILURES CA...

Jan 14, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,000 mi

THE DESIGN OF THE ABS CONTROLLER ON A 2000 BMW 528I IS PRONE TO FAILURE AND WILL RENDER THE ABS FUNCTIONS INOPERABLE. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS SERIES OF BMW AUTOMOBILES. THE FAILURE STARTS WITH VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS THAT INDICATE THE ABS SYSTEM IS INOPERABLE. THESE FAILURES CA...

Mar 28, 2005 Tires 82,600 mi

A BUBBLE IN THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE CAUSED A BLOW OUT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CHANGED THE TIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. PIRELLI P245/451794. *AK

Mar 28, 2005 Tires 82,600 mi

A BUBBLE IN THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE CAUSED A BLOW OUT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CHANGED THE TIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. PIRELLI P245/451794. *AK

Dec 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,400 mi

ENGINE OVERHEATED/RADIATOR FAILED (AFTER ONLY 53000 MILES), CAUSING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO ENGINE BLOCK AND CYLINDER HEAD. NO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATION OF OVERHEATING. ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $9400. MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY ENDED AT 50000 MILES.*AK

Dec 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,400 mi

ENGINE OVERHEATED/RADIATOR FAILED (AFTER ONLY 53000 MILES), CAUSING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO ENGINE BLOCK AND CYLINDER HEAD. NO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATION OF OVERHEATING. ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $9400. MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY ENDED AT 50000 MILES.*AK

Dec 7, 2004 Electrical System 53,400 mi

ENGINE OVERHEATED/RADIATOR FAILED (AFTER ONLY 53000 MILES), CAUSING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO ENGINE BLOCK AND CYLINDER HEAD. NO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATION OF OVERHEATING. ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $9400. MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY ENDED AT 50000 MILES.*AK

Dec 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,400 mi

ENGINE OVERHEATED/RADIATOR FAILED (AFTER ONLY 53000 MILES), CAUSING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO ENGINE BLOCK AND CYLINDER HEAD. NO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATION OF OVERHEATING. ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $9400. MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY ENDED AT 50000 MILES.*AK

Dec 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,400 mi

ENGINE OVERHEATED/RADIATOR FAILED (AFTER ONLY 53000 MILES), CAUSING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO ENGINE BLOCK AND CYLINDER HEAD. NO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATION OF OVERHEATING. ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $9400. MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY ENDED AT 50000 MILES.*AK

Dec 7, 2004 Electrical System 53,400 mi

ENGINE OVERHEATED/RADIATOR FAILED (AFTER ONLY 53000 MILES), CAUSING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO ENGINE BLOCK AND CYLINDER HEAD. NO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATION OF OVERHEATING. ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $9400. MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY ENDED AT 50000 MILES.*AK

Sep 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR NECK FAILURE.*AK

Sep 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR NECK FAILURE.*AK

Feb 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 BMW 528 IDLES ROUGH IN COLD CLIMATES (2002/2003). THIS PRODUCES NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS. THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY ONCE THE CAR IS WARMED UP OR IN WARMER CLIMATES. DEALER CONSTANTLY STATES "PROBLEM UNREPRODUCABLE". AFTER NUMEROUS VISITS I LEFT THE CAR OVERNIGHT AT DEALERSHIP AND THE FOLLOWING MO...

Feb 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 BMW 528 IDLES ROUGH IN COLD CLIMATES (2002/2003). THIS PRODUCES NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS. THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY ONCE THE CAR IS WARMED UP OR IN WARMER CLIMATES. DEALER CONSTANTLY STATES "PROBLEM UNREPRODUCABLE". AFTER NUMEROUS VISITS I LEFT THE CAR OVERNIGHT AT DEALERSHIP AND THE FOLLOWING MO...

Oct 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

CAR STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES ON THE ROAD AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. THE ABILITY TO ACCERLATE DECREASED ALSO. *AK

Oct 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

CAR STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES ON THE ROAD AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. THE ABILITY TO ACCERLATE DECREASED ALSO. *AK

Oct 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE SPUTTERED PRIOR TO IT DYING OUT. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND OTHER COMPONENTS IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ` *JB

Oct 24, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE SPUTTERED PRIOR TO IT DYING OUT. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND OTHER COMPONENTS IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ` *JB

Jan 20, 2003 Steering 34,900 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL OF THE CAR BECAME 'FREE SPIN' WITH NO CONTROL ON THE WHEELS WHILE THE CAR WAS MAKE A TURN. APPARENTLY, THE STEERING WHEEL ROD BROKE. THE CAR IS BMW 538I YEAR 2000 PURCHASED BRAND NEW. WIN NUMBER: [XXX]. IT HAS 34,900 FILES ON IT AND IS UNDER WARRANTY. INFORMATION REDACTED PUR...

Jan 20, 2003 Steering 34,900 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL OF THE CAR BECAME 'FREE SPIN' WITH NO CONTROL ON THE WHEELS WHILE THE CAR WAS MAKE A TURN. APPARENTLY, THE STEERING WHEEL ROD BROKE. THE CAR IS BMW 538I YEAR 2000 PURCHASED BRAND NEW. WIN NUMBER: [XXX]. IT HAS 34,900 FILES ON IT AND IS UNDER WARRANTY. INFORMATION REDACTED PUR...

Mar 8, 2002 Air Bags

BOTH SIDE DOOR AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH FOR NO KNOWN REASON. VEHICLE AT THE DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR UNKNOWN REASON IT CAUSED INJURY. *YD

Mar 8, 2002 Air Bags

BOTH SIDE DOOR AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH FOR NO KNOWN REASON. VEHICLE AT THE DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR UNKNOWN REASON IT CAUSED INJURY. *YD

Jan 18, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, INJURING CONSUMER. *JB

Jan 18, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, INJURING CONSUMER. *JB

Jan 18, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, INJURING CONSUMER. *JB

Jan 18, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, INJURING CONSUMER. *JB

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING (CLAIM # 03-3160-903). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING A SLIGHT IMPACT TO UNDERBODY SHIELD RESULTED IN THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOYING CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER (CLAIM#30-V241-449). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING (CLAIM # 03-3160-903). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING A SLIGHT IMPACT TO UNDERBODY SHIELD RESULTED IN THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOYING CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER (CLAIM#30-V241-449). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING (CLAIM # 03-3160-903). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING A SLIGHT IMPACT TO UNDERBODY SHIELD RESULTED IN THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOYING CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER (CLAIM#30-V241-449). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING (CLAIM # 03-3160-903). *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING A SLIGHT IMPACT TO UNDERBODY SHIELD RESULTED IN THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOYING CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER (CLAIM#30-V241-449). *YD

Dec 12, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Dec 12, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 4, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2000 BMW 528I THROUGH THE OVERSEA MILITARY SALES PROGR AM IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA. THE CAR WAS MANUFACTURED TO U.S. SPECIFICATION AND I INTEND TO TAKE THIS CAR TO THE U.S. ON FEB 24, 2001, AT THE SHINDONG-A SHOPPING PLAZA PARKING LOT IN YONGSAN-KU, MY HUSBAND CHONG S...

Jul 4, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2000 BMW 528I THROUGH THE OVERSEA MILITARY SALES PROGR AM IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA. THE CAR WAS MANUFACTURED TO U.S. SPECIFICATION AND I INTEND TO TAKE THIS CAR TO THE U.S. ON FEB 24, 2001, AT THE SHINDONG-A SHOPPING PLAZA PARKING LOT IN YONGSAN-KU, MY HUSBAND CHONG S...

Jan 22, 2001 Tires

AFTER APPROXIMATELY 8 TO 9,000 MILES, NOISE AND VIBRATION VERY NOTICEABLE WHEN VEHICLE IS GOING BETWEEN 20 & 25 MPH, BLOWOUT ON REAR TIRE, CONTINENTAL CONTISPORT. CJ

Jan 22, 2001 Tires

AFTER APPROXIMATELY 8 TO 9,000 MILES, NOISE AND VIBRATION VERY NOTICEABLE WHEN VEHICLE IS GOING BETWEEN 20 & 25 MPH, BLOWOUT ON REAR TIRE, CONTINENTAL CONTISPORT. CJ

Nov 14, 2000 Tires

BMW IS CLAIMING THAT IT'S A TIRE PROBLEM & NOT A SYSTEM PROBLEM (TIRESIZE: 235/45R-17)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/45R-17 )

Nov 14, 2000 Tires

BMW IS CLAIMING THAT IT'S A TIRE PROBLEM & NOT A SYSTEM PROBLEM (TIRESIZE: 235/45R-17)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/45R-17 )

Oct 27, 2000 Seats Crash

MY VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED ON FREEWAY AT ABOUT 30-40 MPH. MY VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MINE. DURING THE COLLISION MY SEATBACK FAILED AND I WOUND UP LAYING HORIZONTALLY.*AK

Oct 27, 2000 Seats Crash

MY VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED ON FREEWAY AT ABOUT 30-40 MPH. MY VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MINE. DURING THE COLLISION MY SEATBACK FAILED AND I WOUND UP LAYING HORIZONTALLY.*AK

Jul 31, 2000 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT WILL GET JAMMED IN THE RETRACTER, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. DEALER HAS REPLACED SEATBELT MECHANISM, BUT DEFECT KEEPS OCCURRING. *AK SHOULER BELT LOCK UP OCCURS WITH ANY MOVEMENT ON PASSENGER SIDE. ALMOST TO A POINT OF CHOKING THE PASSENGER. *YH

Jul 31, 2000 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT WILL GET JAMMED IN THE RETRACTER, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. DEALER HAS REPLACED SEATBELT MECHANISM, BUT DEFECT KEEPS OCCURRING. *AK SHOULER BELT LOCK UP OCCURS WITH ANY MOVEMENT ON PASSENGER SIDE. ALMOST TO A POINT OF CHOKING THE PASSENGER. *YH