10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,543 miles

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problem #29

Jan 262023

528

  • miles
I have a 2011 SIX-cylinder BMW 528i. I was driving down the road and had a yellow engine light come on and my car lost all power and I coasted into a parking area and then had my vehicle towed to the BMW Service Center. They determined the problem was that the VANOS UNIT BOLTS had broken off and they repaired the vehicle charging me $6678.11. I found out about a recall for 2010-2012 5 series BMW-€™s and my service advisor told me that I didn-€™t qualify for is because the recall had expired in 2021. I called BMW North America and they referred me to NHITSA. I have a video sent to me from the service technician showing me where the bolts had sheared off. I feel that this should have been repaired by BMW at no charge to me.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #28

Apr 292019

528 6-cyl

  • miles
SUBJECT: Recall Campaign 14V-176: N51, N52K and N52T Engine -€" Replace VANOS Gear Bolts, (This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B11 07 14 dated September 2014). My 2011 BMW 528i has around 279000KM and Vanos Gear bolts are broken that Could Lead to Engine Stall and although NHTSA has issued recall campaign but BMW dealers are refusing the repair by saying that no such recall is showing against my vin [XXX]. As per online research this is a known issue in my car model and NHTSA has already issued a recall campaign#14V-176 as showing at the top of this statement. I had this issue with VANOS for almost 3 yrs as car was throwing error message once in a while and engine hesitates and bogs at lower RPM. Rough idling/ increase in engine misfires, Increase in fuel consumption. I changed several parts to troubleshoot but could not figure out the actual root cause of this problem, until recently an independent shop opened the engine to change the Engine valve cover/PCV valve, when they noticed that 2 VANOS Gear bolts are broken. That mechanic advised me to contact BMW immediately and stop driving the car as this can lead to permanent serious damage to my engine and car will stall immediately that may cause an accident or a crash. I have always taken good care of this car and hoping BMW to cover the parts/labor cost under recall campaign. I would really appreciate your help is getting this matter resolved with BMW Canada. [XXX]. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Kleinburg, TX, USA

problem #27

Jun 112020

528

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 528i. The contact stated that the driver-€™s side headlight housing had an excessive amount of moisture inside. The vehicle failed to start. The daytime and parking light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #26

Jan 012016

528

  • miles
I have a F10 2011. I have been waiting on some reimbursement from BMW since 2017! now I can't find any record of their promises M. I bought my 528I in 2015. Replaces water pump twice, pully, tench-nor, more than 5 times, and some belts. It lagged on the fwy and other times it accelerates on its own. Every time I drove it, it smelled like it was on fire. Oh, let's not forget the faulty crank shaft and the airbag are both broken. And now, since 2018 it sits in the driveway looking brand new. Stuck paying my note @ $700. And have to rent from avis $1,000 a month. This is not fair. The last time I have heard from BMW North was over a year ago.

- Redondo Beach, CA, USA

problem #25

Feb 122021

528

  • 94,000 miles
Was at my fianc grandads funeral Saturday 02/06/2021 and the car started acting strange immediately I heard strange noice coming from the front of the engine got a diagnosis and mechanic told me vvt issues got if fixed at a certified BMW tech and on his bulletin I seen the recall and he told me about this recall and that he gets many cars every week for this job he told me I would be reimbursed from BMW of North America I have all the recites for the labor and parts and I really need your help in getting this resolved

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

problem #24

Mar 152020

528

  • 102,737 miles
The vehicle engine light comes on everytime the engine heats up to normal operation. Tempareture and the revs up temporarily making it difficult every year to do emissions testing

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #23

Dec 232019

528

  • 168,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. While approaching a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle became inoperable. The contact stated that the trunk of the vehicle was opened and he noticed water inside the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The water was siphoned from the trunk with a pump. BMW of columbia (located at 250 killian commons parkway, columbia, SC 29203, (803) 404-5400) was contacted by phone and was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #22

Aug 072019

528

  • 5 miles
Car stalls, and a bunch of malfunctions arise, ultimately leaving the check engine light

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #21

Dec 282017

528

  • 89,000 miles
While make turns while driving the vehicle axel makes popping noise and steering wheel jerks violently. Took to shop they said nothing found wrong with car. Cv axel replaced on both sides problem still persists.also not even 10K miles the car went thru 2 belt tensioner causing the drive belt to snap/tear.

- Elkhart, IN, USA

problem #20

Apr 302018

528

  • 149,853 miles
Recall in regards to the PCV heater(blow-by-heater) which also caused my engine to malfunction. My car has not been driven since Dec 2017, the recall didn't get replaced until almost may of 2018. During this time I had to store my own vehicle and drive it down the day of the vehicle. My vehicle has now experience whistling, shaking/vibration of the car and the check engine light has came on. The recalled failed my car and the dealership initially agreed to this over phone but then retracted their statements in text messages. I have been nothing but a loyal customer and to be treated as such is a disgrace. The problems that are happening now correlates with the problems of the recall.

- Four Oaks, NC, USA

problem #19

Oct 012017

528

  • 0 miles
Pvc possible overheating causing a fire, recalled but BMW say they don't have a fix since October 2017

- Hawthorne, CA, USA

problem #18

Oct 302017

528

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called BMW of sterling at (571) 434-1944 (21710 auto world cir, sterling, va 20166) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

problem #17

Oct 022017

528

  • 92,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal burning odor while traveling various speeds. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Global imports BMW (500 interstate N pkwy, atlanta, ga) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Tallapoosa, GA, USA

problem #16

Oct 302017

528

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V683000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called (momentum BMW at 855-645-6452 (10002 southwest fwy, houston, tx) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Rosharon, TX, USA

problem #15

Sep 222017

528

  • 64,000 miles
Positive crankcase ventilation PCV valve heater this is a recall BMW states remedy not available yet.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #14

Feb 212017

528

  • 52,000 miles
The throttle body of the 2011 model of the BMW 528I has been faulty since day 1. the car jerks at low RPM making it dangerous during driving situations. The slow response time of the throttle can cause accidents. There is about thousands of complaints that BMW received over the years and they still are not issuing a recall on it.

- Selden, NY, USA

problem #13

Dec 112016

528

  • 48,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 5-series. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V746000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #12

May 112016

528

  • miles
This malfunction light has been coming on since I bought this vehicle. It is extremely frustrating because every time I have that this car serviced they have never truly fixed the problem. It may stop for a moment and then any random day it will give me this warning as you SE in the picture provided. A bigger problem that is unexceptable is that the car keeps flashing a warning about the coolent is needed and that it needs to be fixed or there could be engine damage. This warning has been the main concer. I have had the coolent go into the engine which caused my car to shut down on a busy hwy 3 seperate times, risking a danger to myself and others on the road. I have not heard a word from BMW of North America that they care about my concerns and I feel that this problem has literally affected my health and well being. I have huge anxiety issues because of this car. I hope my letter is heard so that I may have justice for this car. I am overwhelmed with nervousnes everytime I drive it. I feel like something bad will happen to me orcsome else. Please help this matter become res olved!

- Upland, CA, USA

problem #11

Mar 012016

528

  • 30,000 miles
Acceleration delay, the car has a very distinct lag when you step on the gas pedal, from a stop or moving, sometimes up to 2 seconds. It happens in town on the freeway any time you put your foot down on the gas. It is very dangerous when you try to get into traffic. You think you have time to go, step on the gas and nothing happens. Then the car slowly starts to go. My wife and I have both almost been hit by other cars because we try to move out in to traffic and nothing happens. I have contact the local BMW dealer, they cannot fix it, I contacted BMW genius team, and they tell me it's normal and have no fix. It is not safe or normal. Is there any thing we do to make BMW fix this very dangerous problem? don't get me wrong I like the car, but I don't want to get killed in it.

- Meridian, ID, USA

problem #10

Jun 102015

528

  • 38,000 miles
While driving my vehicle at around 50-60 mph, the engine low coolant warning lamp came on and instructed me to go immediately to the nearest BMW dealer for service in order to avoid engine damage. I went to the dealer and reported the problem. At the time of this incident, my car was still under full manufacturer bumper to bumper warranty. The vehicle was put into service and the service advisor stated that a pressure test was done and no issue was found and that it was probably air bubbles. Sounded strange to me of course but you try and trust your BMW dealers service department when it comes to diagnosing problems. Well, approximately 85 days later, the same issue has come up again and a strange odor as well. I have been told that there may be a coolant system leak because they had to add coolant. Apparently, this is an ongoing malfunctioning issue Y with the 2011 528 series and several complaints have already been filed. A recall notice should be issued immediately by BMW. All consumers of these vehicles are in need of the nhsa intervening on our behalf and demanding that bmm issue an immediate recall for repair.

- Mobile, AL, USA

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