BMW 528I

2011 only

157 classified complaints 4 recalls

2011 BMW 528I have 157 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 47,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2011 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full BMW 528I report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2011 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 32 complaints

Median onset: 47,500 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 29 complaints

Median onset: 35,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 19 complaints

Median onset: 103,580 miles. 5.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 16 complaints

Median onset: 66,000 miles. 18.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 9 complaints

Median onset: 94,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 8 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 7 complaints

Median onset: 45,000 miles. 28.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 6 complaints

Median onset: 54,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2011 model year. See the full BMW 528I report for every year and full specs/safety data.