2011 BMW 528I Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seat belts of the 2011 BMW 528I, 1% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2011 Bmw 528I. While the vehicle was parked, the seat belt warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the front seat belt warning light device needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10735948, filed 2015-07, 30,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 9 | 8% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 BMW 528I
34 complaintsEngine cooling
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsFuel system
23 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW 528I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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