2011 BMW 528I Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 19%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,286miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 BMW 528I, 19% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,286 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As my car was stopped at a red light, I felt a quick jerk forward and thought I was rear-ended. I looked back and there wasn't a car. As I pulled into my parking space, I was switching from reverse to drive, the car jerked again, like I was being rear ended. It felt like the car was skipping a gear (I drive an automatic). Then as I was leaving the parking lot, I pushed the gas down and for almost 2 seconds the car did nothing, then jerked hard forward and started to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10520213, filed 2013-06, 39,000 miles“I was notified of recall number 16v746 by Bmw in december of 2016. On 12/20/16 I attempted to get an appointment at my local Bmw dealer to repair the fuel pump, but was told that parts were not available. I also talked with Bmw na, but got the same answer. I called dealer again in february & march of 2017, but was told that parts would not be available until april 2017. Called dealer (Bmw of asheville) on april 18th, still no parts. Called dealer on july 6 to report fuel vapors noticed when parking the car. Told they would pursue the repair parts . …”
NHTSA complaint #11005042, filed 2017-07, 60,680 miles“I just had fuel supply problem with my 2011 Bmw 528I. My wife drove the vehicle to work and left it parked in the morning. When she wanted to go for lunch, the car would not start although the engine cranked and the battery was fine. The onboard system displayed the fuel supply warnings message. Trying to start the car for a couple of hours without any luck, we had to call in aaa to tow the car to the dealer shop for repair. After a couple of hours struggling to set the transmission to netural, we managed to get the car to the dealer shop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10908011, filed 2016-09, 75,000 miles“I am experiencing an intermittent problem with the fuel supply system. After getting nowhere with the local dealership, I escalated the matter to Bmw of north america, but they declined to assist. I feel they are not taking the matter seriously and my safety is at risk. I have had to take the car in for service repeatedly related to this problem: I drive the vehicle to work and leave it parked. When I come back to leave for lunch, the car won't start although the engine cranks and the battery is fine. The onboard system displays the same fuel supply warnings. …”
NHTSA complaint #10715571, filed 2015-05, 44,573 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10991998, filed 2017-05, 52,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V746000Oct 17, 2016BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5…Covers: BMW 528I 2011–2012, X5 2007–2011, X6 2008–2011 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10247567Dec 20, 2023Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the…
- 10230717Dec 1, 2022For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the…
- 10186215Dec 1, 2020INCORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION FOR THE HIGH-PRESSURE PUMP IN ISTA: The current version of ISTA states the incorrect tightening torque for the High-Pressure pump M6 mounting bolts…
- 10163033Jun 1, 2019NEW REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK INTERNAL FUEL LINE CONNECTION. INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION Not applicable. This Service Information bulletin provides technical and repair…
- 10135050Feb 1, 2018CONTACTLESS TAILGATE (SMART OPENER) IS TOO SENSITIVE: When the remote is located in the range of the Smart Opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (Smart Opener) opens /…
- 10146632Apr 1, 2017?N20, N26, N55, N63TU, S63TU and S55 Engines: Bosch Injector ETK Part Number Error What's New: ? Identifying the injector type using the ISTA test plan ? Determining the injector…
- 10146988Aug 1, 2016"IN-TANK FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (PUMP): LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMITATION. INFORMATION On the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC…
- 10151355Jun 1, 2016"N55 - ENGINE MALFUNCTION WARNING DUE TO VAPOR FORMING IN THE FUEL SYSTEM This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B12 05 16 dated April 2016. The Engine ""Drivetrain…
- 10151324May 1, 2016Unintentional Active ECO-PRO Bonus Miles Reset. Fluctations of fuel level (causing resistance changes in the level sensor) while vehicle is stationary, are interpreted as…
- 10151248Apr 1, 2016This Service Information bulletin and attachment supersedes SI B11 08 15 dated November 2015. SUBJECT N63 and S63 Engine: Valve Seal Replacement. Refer to the following…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 5% |
| 2014 | 7 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 29 | 32% |
| 2011 | 23 | 19% |
| 2010 | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 | 4 | 17% |
| 2008 | 15 | 13% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 528I
34 complaintsEngine cooling
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW 528I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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