2011 BMW 528I engine and engine cooling problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2011 BMW 528I — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…”
filed Oct 22, 2025
“The contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over, and after several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, and the message…”
filed Sep 24, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuitCampaign 17V683000 · Oct 30, 2017
- In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft…Campaign 14V176000 · Apr 10, 2014
Related service bulletins
Component specific limited warranty extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Sensor(s) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as…
SIB011918 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2022
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other 528I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 528I | 26 | 44% |
| 2015 528I | 33 | 51% |
| 2014 528I | 20 | 35% |
| 2013 528I | 11 | 15% |
| 2012 528I | 5 | 6% |
| 2010 528I | 17 | 26% |
| 2009 528I | 5 | 23% |
| 2008 528I | 15 | 13% |
| 2000 528I | 10 | 24% |
| 1999 528I | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 528I | 2 | 6% |
| 1997 528I | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 BMW 528I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.