2011 BMW 528I Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 9%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2011 BMW 528I, 9% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11396026, filed 2021-02, 94,000 miles“While driving down the street at 40 MPH I heard a loud explosion type sound. I pulled over after making sure it was safe and noticed my sunroof glass had shattered into a million pieces. It looked as if it had exploded from within the car outwards. I contacted the dealer and Bmw of america and both said that it was not recalled and they had not heard of any incidents such as that. Bmw of america suggested I take my car into the dealer and have them examine it at my expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10885137, filed 2016-07, 100,000 miles“As of sept 2016 all Bmw connect drive features have been disabled by Bmw of n america. This means if you hit your sos button it may call a local 911 line ??? There is no way to send information to car you cannot locate your car remotely driver is unable to send location of car to anyone and Bmw has no upgrade for a 2011 Bmw 528I”
NHTSA complaint #10903425, filed 2016-09, 45,000 miles“More and more people are complaining about this Bmw transmission. They are very not reliable, my car won't go reverse or park. Investigating this will make Bmw learn from how to make reliable car.”
NHTSA complaint #11375484, filed 2020-11, 80,000 miles“My car started to make a loud clicky sound from under the hood then the car completely stalled and died in the middle of the road and would not restart and had a lot of difficulty moving the car due to not being able to put it in neutral. I have now been without a car since November and BMW has taken way too long to fix this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11573163, filed 2024-02Related service bulletins
- 10227568Oct 1, 2022According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 8% |
| 2015 | 7 | 11% |
| 2014 | 4 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 8% |
| 2012 | 12 | 13% |
| 2011 | 11 | 9% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 13% |
| 2008 | 7 | 6% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 3 | 7% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 528I
34 complaintsEngine cooling
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsFuel system
23 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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