2011 BMW 528I power train problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2011 BMW 528I — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am filing a complaint regarding the recall work performed on my 2011 BMW 528i for the VANOS bolt safety recall. The recall notice stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive until repaired. I arranged towing to Jackie Cooper BMW in Edmond, Oklahoma because of this safety warning. The dealership…”
filed Nov 17, 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.
Power Train problems in other 528I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 528I | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 528I | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 528I | 5 | 9% |
| 2013 528I | 13 | 18% |
| 2012 528I | 20 | 22% |
| 2010 528I | 9 | 14% |
| 2008 528I | 15 | 13% |
| 1999 528I | 4 | 9% |
| 1998 528I | 4 | 12% |
| 1997 528I | 5 | 12% |
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.