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2011 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 228 repairs.
2011 BMW 5-Series repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 142 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 BMW 5-Series
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| BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 201591000 mi | Fuel pumps failed. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Great Britain Oct 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Dec 201254000 mi | Front seat heating faulty | ||
| May 201486700 mi | night view camera faulty | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 20109000 mi | Jerk/hesitation of transmission at 0 to 20 mph. Very annoying and disappointing. | ||
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Great Britain Sep 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Dec 201339000 mi | Rear kick plate loose, refitted | ||
| Apr 201450700 mi | Near side roof bar loose | ||
| Mar 201567000 mi£243 | Module that controls headlamp aim and sidelights blown and needed replacing | ||
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Switzerland May 2011 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Aug 201217380 mi | Repaired steering wheel damaged by dealer while replacing window. | ||
| Nov 201221560 mi | Rattle in driver's side door | ||
| Apr 201669220 mi$800 | Left rear air suspension failure | ||
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Jun 2013 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jul 201323000 mi | One front strut failed. The other striped during alignment. Side View Camera in drivers mirror failed. | ||
| Sep 201444000 mi | Crankcase vent valves replaced, spark plugs replaced, fuel injectors replaced. Known TSB | ||
| Nov 201446900 mi | Leaking oil around valve stems. Total tear down and remachine of head. Leaking water pump replaced also. | ||
| Aug 201566300 mi | Fuel pump failure | ||
| Jan 201679000 miUS $200 | Coolant Leak Oil Pan gasket leak Door latch failing Soft Close door failure Camera Warning Chime and lights | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2015 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Jul 201766000 miUS $1350 | Leaking coolant line for turbocharger needed replacement. Cost was approximately $900. Driver's power seat extender needed repair. Cost to repair was $450. | ||
| Feb 201878000 miUS $600 | High pressure fuel pump failure resulting in reduced power mode. It went into reduced power mode that would reset when the car was restarted. AC was very noisy when running at higher fan speeds. Blower motor was failing and needed to be replaced. Extended service contract paid all but $100 for the repair. | ||
| Mar 201878000 miUS $299 | Replace front thrust arms due to excessive play when braking- $815 -braking had vibration, problem solved. Required re-alignment at $199 extra. Cracked Rear Differential Bushing-$945 (replace bushing)-problem solved. Leaking Upper Oil Pan Gasket- $2490 replace gasket and problem solved (excessive oil consumption)-problem solved. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States Aug 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 201432655 mi | Troubleshoot and replace various electrical components related to the rear steering system. Cut off relays and separate battery. Dealer had to submit ticket to BMW NA to figure out problem. | ||
| Jul 201538200 miUS $50 | ACTIVE SEAT VENTILATION, SHORT TO GROUND. RAN TEST PLAN, REMOVED BOTH SEAT BACK COVERS FOR DRIVER FRONT SEAT (COMFORT SEAT WITH REAR MONITOR) AND INSPECTED WIRING. FOUND WIRE SHORTING AGAINST FRAME AT BOTTOM OF SEAT BACK. FOUND FAULT 9307A1 STORED FOR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE ELECTRONIC DRIVER DOOR. RAN TEST PLAN AND FOUND THAT DRIVER FRONT OUTER DOOR HANDLE WILL NOT LOCK USING COMFORT ACCESS. DOOR HANDLE IS FAULTY AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. | ||
| Jun 201640000 miUS $200 | Coolant leak from rubber turbo hoses above the engine. | ||
| Jul 201849000 miUS $320 | Comfort access no longer working to unlock or lock car doors from the handles | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Nevada, United States Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 201556200 mi | Rear electric window shade failed to go down. Sketchy covereage under certified warranty. The "shade" is not covered, but the electronics and motor are. Had to do some talking with the shop foreman directly to get a motor ordered. | ||
| Jun 201664000 miUS $725 | Turbo oil block leaking. Replaced under CPO. Coolant lines for turbo leaking. Replaced at owner cost. Battery was 50%. Replaced at owner cost. | ||
| Oct 201665200 miUS $50 | Valve seals replaced due to oil burning | ||
| BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States Aug 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 201538000 mi | Door lock malfunction driver door. Starter replaced. | ||
| Oct 201644000 mi | Emissions control . Cracked pipes and tubes replaced dealer covered items | ||
| Apr 201748000 miUS $100 | Oil pan seals were replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| Jun 201750000 miUS $100 | turbo cooler lines replaces due to cracks | ||
| Dec 201752000 miUS $100 | replaced 2 high pressure fuel pumps replaced Y pipe in cooling system | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Oct 201234000 mi | Was receiving a message that the brake pads needed replacing. Took it to the dealer and they reset the computer. | ||
| Dec 201234000 mi | Getting dash messages which were not correct. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 20113000 mi | car shuders when accelerating from 60-70 or 70 to 80 transmission shifts very hard intermitently | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Oct 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Feb 20111000 mi | Bad fuel sensor replaced | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Tennessee, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 20101000 mi | Steering noise when turning steering wheel thru slow turns. They insulated the fuel lines.....but in my opinion it only helped the car a bit, but it still has noise inside the cabin if you turn off the radio and just listen closely. | ||
| Feb 201431400 mi | Battery malfunction Drivetrain malfunction | ||
| Oct 201438500 mi | The car started shuttering and was not safe to drive we placed the car on a flat bed tow truck using BMW assist. Replaced all fuel injectors. | ||
| Jun 201867000 miUS $5000 | Consuming oil 1L every 400 Miles Consuming oil still | ||
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Nov 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jan 201212400 mi | side view camera system needed replacement and the car needed reprogramming | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Minnesota, United States Jul 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201780000 miUS $1800 | While in for recall work on fuel pump dealer found a coolant leak mostly covered by service contract. Small leak requires extensive work to fix, including removal or turbochargers. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Colorado, United States Oct 2013 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Apr 201441300 mi | Complete engine failure. New engine installed under warranty. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Alabama, United States Mar 2013 - May 2015 | |||
| May 201336900 mi | Rear sun shade would not retract BMW Online would not start properly. Acted as if I didn't have a subscription for this service. Minor scratch on trunk lid when Certified Preowned car purchased. Dealer agreed to repair. | ||
| Aug 201339000 mi | BMW Online service would still not work, despite previous trip to the dealer. Required a reset by the BMW Assist group. Rattle coming from the somewhere in or around the interior housing of the 3rd brake light Minor scratch on trunk lid when Certified Preowned car purchased. Dealer agreed to repair. Previous trip did not resolve the scratch. | ||
| Aug 201462100 mi | Fuel injector had to be replaced Turbo had to be replaced | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Connecticut, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201529900 miUS $600 | Factory service bulletin to replace fuel injectors and check timing chain. Tire Pressure Monitoring system malfunction. Replaced left front wheel senor. Malfunction still happens, but much less frequent. | ||
| Jan 202264000 miUS $475 | 2 tire pressure sensors were faulty and replaced | ||
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Mar 201223000 mi | Replaced a high pressure fuel pump | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jan 20139780 mi | Battery needed to be charged over night. | ||
| Mar 201311160 mi | Dead battery. Replaced with new battery. | ||
| Oct 201314460 mi | Dynamic drive malfunction. Required new pump from Germany | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 201564100 miUS $50 | I had heard a very random metal on metal sound on a cold start. It took 40k miles for dealer to hear it to repair it. Had I not bought the BMW extended warranty I would have paid for the replacement. | ||
| Jan 201665000 mi | Leak in turbo intercooler Oil reader kept going from full to empty repeatedly. | ||
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Minnesota, United States Nov 2011 - May 2012 | |||
| Dec 201114000 mi | A piece of trim needed to be replaced due to a defective roof rack accessory cover | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201692000 miUS $50 | Electrical connection in steering wheel broke . Buttons on wheel inop. Air bag warning lamp lit. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Dec 2014 - May 2015 | |||
| Oct 201445000 mi | dirvers door randomly locks you in! WTF BMW couldn't figure it out for weeks | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 20102000 mi | Main computer had to be replaced. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 2010200 mi | Paint overspray. Repaired under warranty. Paint overspray. Repaired under warranty | ||
| Jul 2010800 mi | Center armrest hinge malfunction. Replaced under warranty. Center armrest hinge malfunction. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Dec 20105000 mi | Fuel Level Sensor replaced under warranty. Preventative TSB. | ||
| Jan 20116000 mi | Comfort Access on driver door handle malfunction. Comfort Access on driver door handle malfunction. | ||
| Aug 201110000 mi | SW download to address lag in throttle response Worn out button on HVAC system, face plate ordered, but not installed Surround view camera assembly replaced. | ||
| May 201215200 mi | SIB240212 Subject: N55 with 8HP45: Delay in Engine Response | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Aug 2015 - Apr 2019 | |||
| Feb 201861380 miC $650 | Battery had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 201865100 miC $1700 | Water pump had to be replaced along with thermostat. The engine started overheating in the fast lane and I had to drive very slowly to my mechanic. Also problems with driver door freezing up. | ||
| Mar 201965720 miC $450 | Weather strip around the driver entry had worn and was replaced. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Feb 201444600 mi | Gas needle acting funny. | ||
| Jun 201446000 mi | Cloudy chrome exterior moldings replaced. Cloudy fog lights, replaced. | ||
| Oct 201447200 mi | Side Sill, BMW Logo faded. Changed. Front Left speaker rattling. Changed. | ||
| Nov 201447600 mi | Navigation, A/C, radio buttons pealing. | ||
| Jan 201650700 miUS $50 | Blower motor replaced | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Sep 20107000 mi | lock function for comfort access failed | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Apr 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201764000 miUS $2000 | Cooling pump failure. Replaced it and thermostat. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States Dec 2010 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Oct 201449300 mi | The turbo waste gate actuator was noisy. The dealer replaced the part under warranty. | ||
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Aug 201544600 mi | Software for transmission updated for low speed hesitation and jerkiness. Squeeking noises when going over bumps at slow speeds. Car wobbles when idling, mostly when engine cold. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 201213700 mi | Check engine light came on for the third time. They ran diagnostics and eventually changed some filter, a computer module and recharged the battery. | ||
| Mar 201436000 mi | Car has surround cameras. One was not working properly. Had to order the part from Germany and then install and rediagnose. In the end all was fixed proerly | ||
| Dec 201449000 mi | High pressure vacuum hose needed to be replaced. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 201872000 miUS $5000 | Split boots in the drive train led to fluids leaking onto the rotor, which then suffered damage and had to be replaced, front and rear. leaking gasket - replaced | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Connecticut, United States Nov 2014 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Jun 2016130000 miUS $2400 | Replaced L and R axle shafts, problem with CV joints | ||
| Sep 2016135000 miUS $1600 | Water pump failed, replaced thermostat as well | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Colorado, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jan 2015US $898 | Alignment and new tires because of shaking from 70-80mph. Car still shakes but the problem is much better. | ||
| Mar 201593000 miUS $2900 | Front passenger door lock doesn't always unlock with pull (cable feels loose) Rear window shade would not electronically retract, it would try but get stuck before any movement was performed Window Tint removed, dealer scratched trim on drivers window, needs to be replaced | ||
| May 2017157000 miUS $15000 | Had to replace engine due to the serpentine belt slipping and getting sucked into the main seal. Could have repaired for about half of the cost but there was no guarantee the issue would be resolved upon completion. I now have a new(to me) engine with a warranty through BMW. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Singapore Aug 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 201112400 mi | springs had noise. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Mar 20118000 mi | |||
| Jul 201115000 mi | Car would surge at speeds under 10mph | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Minnesota, United States Aug 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Jul 201115000 mi | Rear passenger door handle was replaced. The car would unlock immediately after it was intentionally locked, unless the driver used the key fob out of range of the proximity sensor. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States Oct 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Nov 201110000 mi | Front cupholder broke and caused a rattle. It was quickly and easily fixed. I would not call it a defect as I think I broke it. | ||
| Nov 201216200 mi | Sunroof opened but would not subsequently close. Needed a control module replaced. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Dec 2013 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Sep 201630000 miUS $75 | A/C blower motor housing had to be replaced due to it coming loose and causing noise when the A/C was on. Trunk springs/shock absorber failed, causing the trunk to fly open | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Alberta, Canada May 2013 - May 2015 | |||
| Feb 201531000 mi | Nav map had some completely erroneous roads in it. BMW doesn't see this as a problem. Cannot answer an incoming call via the steering wheel button on the first call since starting the car - have to use the iDrive button instead. Once the phone has been used once then the steering wheel button works. Said fixed, didn't. The auto-headlights turn on when they shouldn't. Specifically, the headlights would turn on during sunny cloudless days in the middle of the day. BMW never even commented on this complaint. | ||
| May 201531620 mi | Could not answer an incoming call via the steering wheel button on the first call since starting the car. I got sick of trying to get BMW to address this and other complaints. Turned in car at lease end. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States Mar 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Jun 201346000 mi | seat calibration warning would not reset BMW letters and other trim came loose from driver and passenger door threshold | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Aug 201220000 mi | Seat warning could not be reset. Dealer reset by computer | ||
| Aug 201333000 mi | Pressure valve in drivetrain malfunctioned | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| May 201212000 mi | Requesting 30,000 miles service with 10K on the odometer | ||
| Jul 201326700 mi | Fuel pump was leaking fuel by right rear tire. Replaced | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Michigan, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201325000 mi | The passenger restrain system failed, a sensor/pad needed to be replaced on the seat cushion... and the system reprogramed | ||
| Oct 201330500 mi | Knocking noise on steering wheel at low speeds below 20 mph.... replaced steering rack and suspension bushings (fromt) | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Aug 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017110360 miC $3000 | Valve Cover Gasket Leak | ||
| Dec 2017117800 miC $1500 | -Leak in the Oil Filter Housing - replaced 2 gaskets ($75 in parts, almost $500 in Labour) -Leak in the Oil Filter Cap ($30 Replaced) | ||
| Feb 2018119660 miC $1000 | Oil Leaks from VG + OFHG - extensive leaks, making the car unusable | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Alberta, Canada Mar 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jul 201212800 mi | Blackberry bluetooth compatibility resolved. Computer advised car needed new rear brakes, but none required. Computer glitch resolved also with software updates. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States Aug 2011 - May 2016 | |||
| Sep 20111000 mi | The Tire Pressure Maintenance System showed a malfunction on the dash board. The dealership discovered one of the tires sensors needed replaced which they did w/o cost. This coincided with the application of my Cilajet sealant. | ||
| Mar 201329000 mi | I had to have the key module replaced. I was getting an error message on the console stating that the battery was low, I replaced the battery ($5) in the key module but I was still getting the same error message. Key always operated ok | ||
| Jul 201452000 miUS $20 | The fuse kept blowing for the power outlets.the 1 in the front console,1 in the compartment between the 2 frt passenger seats and the 1 in the back seat. I was plugging in my radar detector, GPS and phone. Found another outlet under glove bx | ||
| Aug 201453500 miUS $100 | I kept getting a transmission error(I can't recall the exact error message) upon acceleration. I am glad I had an extended warranty otherwise I would have been dishing out over $800 for this repair | ||
| Feb 201674600 miUS $100 | I noticed a vibration when the A/C was on and they discovered an issue in the A/C unit that was covered by my extended warranty thank goodness! $850.00. I had to pay the $100 deductible | ||
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201542000 mi | Replaced valve cover gasket and eccentric shaft motor gasket to fix small oil leak that started after VANOS recall. BMW covered under warranty. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Oregon, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 201541500 mi | Brake sensor malfunction second time the brake service notification came on the second time they just reprogrammed it and said it was not necessary to do brake job. Center console latch not working well Runs rough when started | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Aug 2016 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Nov 201643900 miUS $440 | Oil filter gasket leak. Problem found by dealer who wanted $800 for it. Not serious but dealer & shop said that it could leak on to belts and cause other damage. Main cost was labor of getting to it. Belts were ok. | ||
| Aug 201750000 miUS $165 | Replaced ignition coil packs, all six, DIY. | ||
| Feb 201851600 miUS $60 | Trunk lid return shock seemed broken as it flew open (in a way that could hurt). I ordered and replaced the right-side spring & shock per online instructions. Less than a half hour. | ||
| Mar 201852000 miUS $160 | Shaky idle, occasional CEL/misfire. Spark plugs were done at 41k previous to my ownership. Well, one of them has gone bad, so that got replaced. | ||
| Oct 201855000 miUS $450 | Serpentine belt & tensioner pulley replaced. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jul 201238000 mi | Rattling noise coming from front after car is warm. Sounds as if something is loose. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 2015147000 miUS $1100 | Replaced water pump | ||
| Jan 2016US $5500 | Reverse gear of the manual transmission was inoperable. Looked for used or rebuilt transmissions locally, but couldn't find one. Replaced with a certified manufacturer transmission. | ||
| Feb 2021315000 miUS $1000 | Adaptive headlight module had water damage. Replaced module and seals. | ||
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 241hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Finland May 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201793000 mi€500 | Rear view camera picture had turned upside down & mirror view. A simple Camera ECU reset would not fix the problem using diagnostics. Re-coding the ECU box (and updating all the SW levels at the same time) fixed the problem. No physical replacements were needed. The front drive axle's outer joint protection rubbers were replaced as they were in wearing out ---> fixed before the dirt would get inside. | ||
| Aug 201794240 mi€400 | The left rear suspension spring had broken and needed replacement. The garage suspected a material/manufacturing flaw in the part. | ||
| Mar 2018102920 mi€50 | Rear Trunk lid retension shock absorber had to be replaced. The trunk lid was opening too quickly & harshly. | ||
| May 2018102 mi | The exterior bellows of a front drive train axle was broken again after a year it was replaced originally. The replacement work was done under the spare part guarantee | ||
| Jul 2022120900 mi€200 | Driver's door lock actuator was replaced due to first signs of malfunctioning. | ||
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Ireland Jul 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jan 2011 | |||
| Feb 201117980 mi | Variable Damper Control was not performing properly. Known problem. Repair included replacement of both rear dampers and a cracked wheel rim plus re-programming of the appropriate control unit Faulty air pressure sensor diagnosed and replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 201128520 mi€120 | Vibration in steering caused by something other than wheel balance. | ||
| Sep 201133480 mi | recurring vibration in steering apparently caused by electric steering pump. BMW not willing to repair. | ||
| Nov 201139060 mi | BMW Country Tech. Drove car to verify issue. Problem acknowledged but described as normal. | ||
| Mar 201250840 mi€100 | replaced sensor in throttle somewhere | ||
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Nov 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Nov 201663000 miUS $100 | Intermittent hard shifting a low speeds. The dealer had a difficult time diagnosing problem. They reset/reconfigured computer. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States Jan 2017 - May 2019 | |||
| Mar 201863000 miUS $2510 | Seal is bad on the Xenon Headlamp unit, which allowed water inside, which affected the control module | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Indiana, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201316400 mi | The on-board computer maintenance system sent a messge that the battery was low and needed to be replaced at the next convenient time. | ||
| Jun 201887000 miUS $3871 | Cylinder head assembly valve cover replacement, front brakes complete, rear brakes rotors, brake fluid flush. Left tie rod replacement, alignment. | ||
| Jul 201889408 miUS $6298 | Front suspension thrust rods and bushings, right wheel differential axle seal leaking, AC compressor leaking. AC Compressor leaking - replaced and freon added. Thrust rod bushings cracked/dry rot. Replaced both thrust rod bushings. Leaking right rear differential axle seal which was replaced. | ||
| Feb 2021121075 miUS $919 | 51-21-7-231-931 Grab handle replacement for the driver side soft close door. 51-21-7-231-931 Grab handle replacement for the driver side soft close door. | ||
| Apr 2021122568 miUS $897 | Seized lower steering shaft replacement. | ||
| Jun 2021123536 miUS $955 | Driver side rear door handle for soft closing door replaced. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Mar 201564000 miUS $1000 | Battery was overcharging. System reprogrammed, battery replaced. Also, second problem with Check Engine light for gas cap that failed. | ||
| Apr 201564500 miUS $1000 | Oxygen Sensor replaced. | ||
| Jan 201663500 miUS $100 | Headlight Failure | ||
| May 201678000 miUS $200 | Sunroof stuck. (Also replaced rear tires) | ||
| Aug 201682000 miUS $2300 | Parking/Daylights - Two modules malfunctioned. | ||
| Mar 2018106900 miUS $4000 | Struts and Springs failed | ||
| Sep 2018116000 miUS $300 | Radio Buttons on BMW are manufactured white and then coated black leaving a white portion for the number. The black covering wore causing button to turn all white. | ||
| Dec 2019139000 miUS $100 | Bad Spark Plug | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 20102000 mi | Excessive wind noise from drivers door. One attempt to fix, by pulling the door in a little bit, unsuccessful. I must drive some other cars to see if this is normal noise but seems worse than my camry even though car is quieter overall. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Kentucky, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Aug 20119000 mi | Washer reservoir tank leaking. | ||
| Sep 201328000 mi | Oxygen sensor repair. | ||
| Jun 201433000 mi | Eccentric Shaft Sensor faulty. Replaced Eccentric Shaft Position Sensor and cleaned engine wiring harness connection. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Jul 20127000 mi | When you slow down and try to speed up car hesitates | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2011 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Feb 201110000 mi | Electrical - Map-vanity light in visor work sporadically – malfunction EIC unit, part ordered and replace roof switch cluster – no programming – programming encoding control unit - front mud guard torn off, replace $52 - | ||
| Sep 201118000 mi | GPS still unable to locate major retail stores or fast food restaurants | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Oct 20115000 mi | A/C was blowing warm. Result was a pinched o-ring in compressor which allowed leakage of freon. | ||
| Nov 20116000 mi | A/C evaporator was defective. Required part order + weekend delay for delivery of part. three day repair as total dashboard assembly required removal for repair. | ||
| Jun 201211000 mi | Computer warning indicated "return to dealer as soon as possible to have battery replaced". Battery had discharged due to a "software problem", and was recharged. As this occured during a holiday weekend, car was in shop longer than nec. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Tennessee, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201619900 miUS $350 | Message from car's computer indicated battery needed to be replaced. You cannot do this yourself with a late model BMW. I do my own car work so this is disappointing but had to be done by dealer. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 201645000 miUS $50 | Radiator leaking | ||
| Apr 20186800 miUS $800 | Replacement of angel eyes | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 20125000 mi | Software update | ||
| BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States Apr 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 201548000 mi | Got an error message Drivetrain. Drive moderately. Maximum drivetrain output not available. Have the system checked by your service center Dealer replaced spark plugs and ignition coils Under warranty. Bought my car CPO. | ||
| Mar 201765000 miUS $700 | Was due for rear brake service | ||
2011 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW 5-Series in Singapore Oct 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Feb 201313100 mi | Smelly air upon starting the engine | ||
| Oct 201319000 mi | Comfort access at door. | ||
| Jun 201426660 mi | One of the ignition coils was faulty | ||
| Sep 201427280 mi$50 | Radiator leaking | ||
| Apr 201532640 mi$1000 | Replace battery | ||
| Aug 201535320 mi$4300 | Car jerks when slowing before stopping. Jerking also happen when down shift gear and up shift at low speed. Replace gear box | ||
| Mar 201642160 mi$400 | Door handle grip melted | ||
| Jun 201643400 mi$400 | Head gasket rubber leaked and replaced | ||
| Jan 201730380 mi$150 | Cooling system pipe leak | ||
| Mar 201862620 mi$1000 | Loud noise while driving at high speed. Disguised as Vanos clogge Noise at engine Bay at idle speed. Car vibrate while at Low speed. Replaced motor mount. | ||
| Jun 201865100 mi$500 | Replaced left headlight. | ||
| Jul 201865720 mi$800 | Replaced brake pads and rotor | ||
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