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ABC control system for BMW 2000 528i

my 2008 528i is the garage when i put it in reverse to get out it shifts in netural or drive by it self will not stay in reverse

Two weeks ago I had a third of my right ring finger lopped off by the power window in my husband's 528i BMW.
The window surrounding is made of metal and it severed my finger. Since then I have checked out a number of cars with power windows an

I added motor oil to my 1999 bmw 528i and now it would not start any help thanks in advance

Could any one tell me why my 1997 bmw 528i would not start when it is below 10 degrees

BMW 528I Seat Belts Front Retractor

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #866293

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR . 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.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6344YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in HILTON HEAD, SC. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.BMW 528I 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 528I Seats Front Assembly Recliner

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #735301

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 29, 2000.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER . 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.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6346YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in PASADENA, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000301. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.BMW 528I 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW 528I Tires

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #736266

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2000.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with 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 ).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM534XYB. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in FORT MILL, SC. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.BMW 528I 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #559108

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 30, 2000.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with 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.BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20000310. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 528I Vehicle Speed Control Linkages

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #747778

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 23, 2001.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES . 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. PARK WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN HE WAS PARKING THE CAR. WHILE PROCEEDING BACKWARD AT MINIMUM SPEED, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITH EXPLODING NOISE AND HIT THE WA OF THE BUILDING, CAUSING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO BOTH MY CAR AND THE PROPERTY.*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6344YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in APO, CT. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. BMW 528I 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 528I Air Bags Side/window

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #8000628

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 11, 2001.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6342YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in SAN MARINE, CA. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.
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BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #564100

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 06, 2001.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, INJURING CONSUMER. *JB.1 person(s) were injured. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in SAN MARINO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #8005281

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Mar 06, 2002.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . 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.1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6342YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in DANA POINT, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990901. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.BMW 528I 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #6900733

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 27, 2000.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . CONSUMER STATES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING (CLAIM # 03-3160-903). *YD .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6347YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in TEMPE, AZ. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #6900734

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 09, 2000.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with 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 .1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6342YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in CARNFORD, NJ. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #6900733

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 27, 2000.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . CONSUMER STATES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING (CLAIM # 03-3160-903). *YD .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6347YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in TEMPE, AZ. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #6900734

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 09, 2000.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with 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 .1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6342YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in CARNFORD, NJ. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #564100

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 06, 2001.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, INJURING CONSUMER. *JB .1 person(s) were injured. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in SAN MARINO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 528I Steering

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10003039

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 19, 2003.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STEERING . 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: WBADM6348YGU25487. IT HAS 34,900 FILES ON IT AND IS UNDER WARRANTY..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 34900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6348YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in UNION CITY, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000513. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. BMW 528I 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW 528I Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Fuel Pump

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10044706

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP . 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.Mileage was 39000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6343YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 528I Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10043722

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Oct 28, 2003.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . CAR STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES ON THE ROAD AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. THE ABILITY TO ACCERLATE DECREASED ALSO. *AK.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM634XYG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in MARLTON, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on 20030102. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. BMW 528I 2000 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. DEALER'S NAME: TIM MCGUIRE .
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BMW 528I Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10056914

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 16, 2003.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . 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 MORNING WENT BACK, GRABBED A TECHNICIAN AND HAD HIM SIT IN THE CAR WITH ME. AFTERWARDS TECHNICIAN SAID IT'S PROBABLY A PART CALLED THE VANOS UNIT. HAD PART REPLACED THEN PROBLEM WENT AWAY. THIS WINTER (2003/2004), PROBLEM RESURFACED.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM5348YB. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in PHOENIX, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. BMW 528I 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BILL JACOBS BMW . DEALER'S CITY: NAPERVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 60540 .
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BMW 528I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10093246

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 28, 2004.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . RADIATOR NECK FAILURE.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in BEVERLY HILLS, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20031125. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. BMW 528I 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 528I Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10102273

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 17, 2004.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . 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.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 53400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM634XYG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in OAKLAND, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20020908. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. BMW 528I 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 18 mph. DEALER'S NAME: WEATHERFORD BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (510) 654-8280 . DEALER'S CITY: BERKELEY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 94710 .
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BMW 528I Electrical System

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10102273

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 17, 2004.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 53400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM634XYG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in OAKLAND, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20020908. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. BMW 528I 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 18 mph. DEALER'S NAME: WEATHERFORD BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (510) 654-8280 . DEALER'S CITY: BERKELEY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 94710 .
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BMW 528I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10102273

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Sept 17, 2004.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . 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.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 53400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM634XYG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in OAKLAND, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20020908. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. BMW 528I 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 18 mph. DEALER'S NAME: WEATHERFORD BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (510) 654-8280 . DEALER'S CITY: BERKELEY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 94710 .
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BMW 528I Tires

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10116945

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 15, 2005.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with TIRES . 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.Mileage was 82600 miles. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in MANASSAS, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 528I Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Control Unit/module

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10147785

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Jan 06, 2006.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE . 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 CAN BE INTERMITTENT AND IT APPEARS TO BE RELATED TO HEAT AS THE CONTROLLER IS MOUNTED INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT VERY NEAR THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. ONCE FAILED THE FAULTY ABS COMPUTER CAN CAUSE AND DOES CAUSE THE FAILURE OF THE SPEED SENSORS MOUNTED ON THE WHEELS. I REPLACED A BAD WHEEL SENSOR AT A COST OF $93 AND WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING THE BRAND NEW WHEEL SENSOR WENT BAD (RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT OF THE ORIGINAL BAD WHEEL SENSOR WAS 4.4M OHM WHILE THE RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT OF THE NEW WHEEL SENSOR WAS 8.8M OHM. AFTER 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING THE DASHBOARD MOUNTED WARNING LIGHTS CAME BACK ON AND THE RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT OF THE BRAND NEW WHEEL SENSOR WAS 4.4M OHM AND FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING INDICATED A FAULTY ABS COMPUTER). UPON OPENING OF THE ABS COMPUTER TO INVESTIGATE IT WAS DISCOVERD THAT THE DESIGN OF THE PRIINTED CIRCUIT CARD USES POOR RELIABILITY MECHANICAL DESIGN PROPERTIES FOR A UNIT THAT IS EXPOSED TO EXTREME TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS AND HIGH VIBRATION. THIS IS A WIDELY REPORTED PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS BUT BMW AND BOSCH (ABS COMPUTER MANUFACTURER) REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM AND PROVIDE REMEDY FOR AFFECTED OWNERS. THIS PROBLEM IS DANGEROUS AS THE ENTIRE ABS COULD FAIL AT ANY TIME REDUCING THE STOPPING POWER OF THE CAR ENTIRELY OR INTERMITTENTLY. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY DEFECT IN THESE CARS AND BY IGNORING THE PROBLEM BOTH BMW AND BOSCH ARE PUTTING DRIVERS AND PROPERTY AT RISK. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 86000 miles. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20040225. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. BMW 528I 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 528I Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10161500

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2005.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . 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 THE OVERFLOW PLASTIC TANK..Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6345YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in NESCONSET, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20020823. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. BMW 528I 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: COMPETITION BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 866 269 7767 . DEALER'S CITY: SAINT JAMES . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 11780 .
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BMW 528I Fuel System, Other Storage Fuel Gauge System

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10165235

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 05, 2006.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM . 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 .Mileage was 111000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6348YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in HERMITAGE, TN. Vehicle was purchased on 20040615. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. BMW 528I 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BMW OF NASHVILLE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 615 850 4040 . DEALER'S CITY: NASHVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 37204 .
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BMW 528I Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10165493

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on July 28, 2006.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH . 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 NIELLO BMW IN SACRAMENTO, CA FOR REPLACEMENT AT THE OWNER'S COST. OWNER HAS POSSESSION OF THE BROKEN HANDLE. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 59700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6341YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in FAIR OAKS, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20010701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. BMW 528I 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: NIELLO BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 9164861011 . DEALER'S CITY: SACRAMENTO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 95825 .
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BMW 528I Steering Column

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10183024

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Feb 17, 2007.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STEERING:COLUMN . 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 THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A BOLT OR SCREW WAS MISSING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000. *AK .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 54000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6345YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in MIAMI, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20020531. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. BMW 528I 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BMW SOUTH . DEALER'S CITY: MIAMI . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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BMW 528I Air Bags Side/window

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10186467

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Mar 24, 2007.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . 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.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 130000 miles. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in RED BANK, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on 20040523. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. BMW 528I 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 75 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CIRCLE BMW EATONTOWN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 732-440-1200 . DEALER'S CITY: EATONTOWN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 07724 .
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BMW 528I Electrical System Instrument Panel

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10193341

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on June 13, 2007.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . 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 .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 110000 miles. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in ALEDO, TX. Vehicle was purchased on 20021229. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. BMW 528I 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 528I Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Control Unit/module

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10193350

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2007.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE . ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 86700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6343YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in FORT WORTH, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19991105. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. BMW 528I 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: AUTOBAHN MOTORS .
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BMW 528I Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10193931

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Mar 08, 2007.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE . 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 HAS PAID IN FULL MY, AND FARMERS', COSTS. WHEN I CALLED THE FARMERS' AGENT REQUESTING A BMW MUFFLER, FARMERS INSISTS THEY CAN NOT DO IT. I FEEL MY CAR HAS BEEN DOWNGRADED - IT HAS LESS VALUE, BECAUSE OF THIS LOW QUALITY REPAIR REQUIREMENT FROM FARMERS. PLEASE HELP ME GET FARMERS TO REPLACE THE MUFFLER WITH A BMW COMPATIBLE ONE AND GET THE OTHER PARTY'S INSURANCE COMPANY TO REIMBURSE THE COST. TEHHUEI PAN FARMERS' CLAIM # - 1009813023.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6344YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19991028. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. BMW 528I 2000 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: WEATHERFORD BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 510 654-8280 . DEALER'S CITY: BERKELEY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 94710 .
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BMW 528I Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10202503

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2007.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . 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.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM5349YB. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in SANTA MARIA, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20070701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. BMW 528I 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BOB ZAND . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 714-996-3800 . DEALER'S CITY: ANAHEIM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92870 .
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BMW 528I Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10225367

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Apr 08, 2008.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 87421 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6349YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISO, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20061016. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. BMW 528I 2000 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. BMW 528I 2000 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RICHARD AUTO .
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BMW 528I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10226520

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Apr 28, 2008.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . THE RADIATOR BLEW FOR NO KNOW REASON. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND COOLING SYSTEM. ESTIMATE OF REPAIRS $16,000. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 102500 miles. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in GLENDALE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW 528I Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10247993

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2008.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 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.Mileage was 158232 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6348YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in MALVERN, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW 528I Electronic Stability Control

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10247993

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2008.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . 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.Mileage was 158232 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6348YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in MALVERN, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW 528I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10261122

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 28, 2008.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . AUXILIARY FAN FAILURE WHILE IDLING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME CAR WILL BEGIN TO OVERHEAT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 98755 miles. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in TRENTON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 528I Electronic Stability Control

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10269055

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2009.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . 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 OF SERVICE OR HIGH MILEAGE. BRAKES STILL FUNCTION BUT WITHOUT ABS AND THERE IS NO STABILITY CONTROL (CALLED DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL BY BMW). THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS FAIL BECAUSE OF HEAT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TR.Mileage was 54010 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM5349YB. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in BLOOMFIELD, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 528I Service Brakes, Electric

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10368597

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 22, 2010.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC . 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.Mileage was 127000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6346YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in LAKE CHARLES, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW 528I Latches/locks/linkages

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10368597

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 22, 2010.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . 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.Mileage was 127000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6346YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in LAKE CHARLES, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW 528I Traction Control System

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10368597

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 22, 2010.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM . 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.Mileage was 127000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6346YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in LAKE CHARLES, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW 528I Electrical System Instrument Panel

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10368597

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Nov 22, 2010.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . 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.Mileage was 127000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM6346YG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in LAKE CHARLES, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW 528I Exterior Lighting

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10439141

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2009.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . 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 STATED THAT THE REGULATION LAMP WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000. .Mileage was 175000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADM634XYG. BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in BRYANT, AR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 528I Tires

BMW 528I 2000 Safety Review #10456501

BMW 528I 2000 car safety problem was reported on Apr 04, 2012.BMW 528I 2000, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with 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 BUBBLE AS WELL. WAS TOLD BY AN INDEPENDENT GOODYEAR TIRE VENDOR THAT THE BUBBLES RESEMBLED THE EFFECTS IMPACT DAMAGE. FURIOUS AND PUZZLED AS TO HOW THESE BUBBLES APPEARED AFTER HAVING SAT A WINTER INDOORS AND NO DAMAGE WAS APPARENT WHEN THE TIRES WERE REMOVED ( ON RIMS ) AT SEASON'S END. THE TIRES WERE DISMOUNTED AND REMOUNTED THIS SPRING. THE BUBBLES EMERGED AFTER REINFLATING THEM. HOW COULD THERE BE MULTIPLE IMPACT BUBBLES IN DIFFERENT SPOTS ( ALL ON OUTSIDE ) ON THE SAME TIRE AND ALL TIRES HAVE THESE BUBBLES? GOODYEAR IS TRYING TO AVOID RESPONSIBILITY AND ONLY WILLING TO GIVE A PERCENTAGE AS GOODWILL ! THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE EVER HAD AN ISSUE OTHER THAN EARLY TIRE WEAR LET ALONE ALL FOUR TIRES WITH MULTIPLE BUBBLES ON 3 OF THE 4 TIRES ! BEING SHIPPED TIRES THAT WERE 4 YEARS OLD COULD NOT HAVE HELPED THIS SITUATION. VERY FRUSTRATED BY THE WHOLE DRAWN OUT HANDLING AND PROCESSING BY GOODYEAR. THEY ARE DENYING FAULT WHICH WILL BE FOUGHT AND PROVEN TO THEM AT THEIR EXPENSE. *TR.BMW 528I 2000 problem was reported in SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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