2008 BMW 528i Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 BMW 528i, 13% of all 118 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest transmission complaint count among 10 528i model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 76,500 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 15
- 13% of 118
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 76,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 BMW 528i transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 13, 2012, latest Dec 19, 2022.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 BMW 528i
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 528i model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 BMW 528i have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 BMW 528i, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 76,500 miles.
- Which BMW 528i year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2011 BMW 528i has the most transmission complaints (25), compared with 15 for the 2008.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 BMW 528i?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 BMW 528i is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.