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2011 BMW 528i Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 BMW 528i has 55 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 BMW 528i

Engine
55
Tires
31
Steering
26
Powertrain
23
Other
22
Electrical
10
Fuel System
8
Suspension
6
Speed Control
4
Airbags
3
Visibility
3

55

Complaints

2

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Engine Recalls

17V683000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 ...

14V176000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 22, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707...
Sep 2, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check e...
Mar 19, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Recall Campaign Number:...
Nov 8, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 BMW 528i. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campa...
Jul 23, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707...
Jul 15, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle...
Jul 9, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehi...
Jul 5, 2024ENGINEDriving on highway car engine died no warning light nothing There is recall for engine but bmw wait...
Jun 18, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressing the...
Apr 17, 2024ENGINEI had my car repaired under a recall for VANOS bolts shearing/breaking off causing the engine to sto...
Apr 12, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707...
Apr 10, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707...
Apr 1, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707...
Mar 28, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 BMW 528i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707...
Mar 18, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707...
Feb 28, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707...
Feb 5, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at or above ...
Feb 1, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclose...
Feb 1, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the...
Jan 17, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2011 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707...

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