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2011 BMW 525xiProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2011 BMW 525xi, most often about the tires. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 20, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 BMW 525xi has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2011 BMW 525xi recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other 525xi year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 525xi median. How we score

'06'07'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 525xi owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE HAD 8 BENT RIMS AND HAD TO REPLACE 5 TIRES DUE TO MULTIPLE BUBBLES IN EACH TIRE SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN OCTOBER OF 2010. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS EXPERIENCE WITH ANY OTHER CAR I HAVE OWNED. *KB
Complaint 10413704 · Jul 20, 2011 · 3,000 miles

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