2011 BMW 528I Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,186miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 BMW 528I, 3% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,186 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.
“Day after raining, passenger side floor mat getting wet. We also found water leaking from out side to passenger side floor. We complained to dealer and maker for several times. They are not fixing vehicle. When they said found problem and fixed, it has same problem over and over.”
NHTSA complaint #10691505, filed 2015-03, 85,080 miles“When accelerating from a complete stop or driving at higher speeds (50-80mph), the vehicle consistently pulls to the right. I've had alignments performed, but the problem persists. The dealer said it's within specification, and they couldn't do anything else about it. After more persistence, my service adviser came back with: the stock camber settings on Bmw's are pretty aggressive, and they can't adjust the camber anymore on my car to resolve the pulling to the right issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10499723, filed 2013-02, 35,036 miles“In july of 2013 we began experiencing problems with the vehicles steering. It would pull very hard to the right, making it difficult to steer, causing constant adjustments with the steering wheel, to keep it from running off of the road. We took it to our Bmw dealer for repair. The vehicle was still under manufacturers warranty. We were charged $1773.14 to repair the vehicle. The upper control arms were bent, according to the service department.the service department told us that it was not a manufacturers defect and that we must have hit a pothole , which we hadn't. …”
NHTSA complaint #10594998, filed 2014-05, 23,336 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10184575Nov 1, 2020TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHEN CORNERING: The customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle, when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away…
- 10179812Aug 1, 2020CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONTAXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATION: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking…
- 10138392Apr 1, 2018TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHEN CORNERING: The customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away…
- 10138386Apr 1, 2018Cracking noises from the front axle area while turning the wheels, when stationary or parking
- 10147715Jun 1, 2015Clicking Noise from Front Axle. Clicking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers). CAUSE Movement between the…
Suspension: other model years
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 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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