BMW 5 Series pulling problems

Filed Aug 10, 2011 · Acceleration, Steering · 1 miles · GA

There are two major problems with my 2011 528i august10 build. The first is the pulling to the right that the car has had since day one. I took it to the service department and they were completely oblivious to the problem. After some persistence they decided to check the car out. The struts were rotated and software updated and now "drives straight". The car drives straight for maybe 25 feet before the car starts tugging hard right everytime. I took the car back to the shop and they said that there was nothing more they can do and it is all "within tolerance". This is a potentially very dangerous issue that needs to be seriously addressed. The second issue is the initial lag in acceleration when pressing the gas pedal. When at a dead stop or cruising at highway speeds, you have to floor the car to finally get it to decide which gear to start in. This acceleration lag can be a couple of seconds and when pulling out in traffic a couple of seconds can mean alot. I hope bmw addresses these issues or I will be forced to sell my car and never look back.

Filed Jun 14, 2011 · Body, Steering · 375 miles · IL

I purchased my 2011 550i in january of 2011. Two weeks after actually getting the car on the road I noticed the vehicle veers to the right. I took the car back in and the dealership stated they performed an alignment. Car still pulls to the right in addition to now I have a loud whining noise at 2000 rpms. The chief mechanic has had my car for two weeks now and cannot identify the problem. Additionally, there was a lot of loud creeking noises coming from my rooftop liner. The entire had to be replaced to resolve the issue according to the dealership but I don't have my car back yet due to the whining issue being unresolved. The veering right issue seems most common among all complaints and is why I decided to log a complaint.

Filed Apr 22, 2011 · Steering, Transmission · 00

Two safety issues with my 2011 bmw 535i: 1- steering: the steering wheel pulls to the right. It also cannot be controlled if any wind is blowing. I have to slow down just to keep it centered. 2- transmission: the throttle is initially non-responsive from stop or low speeds, then suddenly it jerks to the front, almost hitting the car infront of me.

Filed Apr 16, 2011 · Transmission · 4,378 miles · CA

Brand new 2011 bmw 528i is pulling to the right and having hesitation and jerkiness issues.

Filed Jan 4, 2011 · Steering · 1,874 miles · CA

Bmw 2011 535i - vehicle pulls to right immediately after letting hand of steering wheel. I purchased the vehicle on 12/31/2011 new and it has been in the shop since 1/2/11. It was released to me today with the problem not being fixed. Issue is a safety issue as it can pull vehicle into lane with out driver turning wheel.

Filed Jan 3, 2011 · Steering · 1 miles · MN

My 2011 bmw 528i pulled hard to the right the day I drove it off the dealer's lot. The car remains in the dealer's shop. It has had two wheel alignments and a software download. I have driven it after the work was performed and it continues to want to pull right. The vehicle has 375 miles on it.

Filed Dec 28, 2010 · Steering · 50 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 550i. The contact stated that shortly after purchasing the vehicle and driving at various speeds he noticed that the vehicle would pull to the right abnormally. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer in which they inspected the vehicle and made repairs by performing an alignment and other unknown repairs. The failure persisted. In addition, the steering wheel was exhibiting an abnormal grinding when turning in either direction. He then took the vehicle back into the dealer and they replaced the front torsion bar but to no avail. The manufacturer was contacted and they informed the contact that if he was unsatisfied with the vehicle then he should turn it back in to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 50.

Filed Dec 6, 2010 · Steering · 3,000 miles · VA

Vehicle ran off of right edge of road due to steering pulling to the right. Right wheels/tires suffered $2400 damage. Tires/wheels replace, alignment done and car still pulls to the right. This is a defect from bmw - numerous us owners are experiencing problems with steering on 2011 bmw 5 series cars (see other the federal safety agency reports).

Filed Sep 14, 2010 · Electrical, Steering · 6 miles · IL

I purchased 2011 model bmw 535i in august 2010. There are 3 cigarette lighter power outlets inside the car and electricity is supplying all the time regardless of whether vehicle is being locked or not. If I use accessories like GPS, charger, coffer warmer etc. And left in the locked vehicle under summer sun could really be a fire hazard. I have contacted to bmw customer relations and local service asking to rewire to stop power supply while engine is stopped or/and vehicle is locked but they refused to fix the problem. I have another complaint regarding the steering like other owners which is that vehicle is pulling to the right all the time at all speed. I'd like to request the federal safety agency to order bmw to fix those problems asap as a recall!

Filed Sep 6, 2010 · Steering · 75 miles · CO

Car pulls to the right. Does not steer linear. It is hard to determine where the car is going with this pull. It drives like this all the time. It is especially difficult in wet weather. It has been like this since I purchased it new. The dealer has tried rotating tires and rotating strut towers, but no resolve. The dealer told me it's a steering software problem in which they have no fix for.