2008 BMW 525I recalls and problems

The 2008 BMW 525I has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2008 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 9 525I model years — 8th most.

1recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
84,722median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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1 recall

Engine

Oct 30, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V683000 · 740,561 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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 & notes

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 service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2008 vs. other BMW 525I years

2001: 22 complaints20012002: 29 complaints20022003: 32 complaints20032004: 84 complaints2004842005: 35 complaints20052006: 77 complaints20062007: 72 complaints20072008: 1 complaints20082009: 1 complaints20091

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2008. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2008 BMW 525I have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2008 BMW 525I, the latest from Oct 30, 2017 (engine). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 BMW 525I?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.