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.
The worst 2011 BMW 525XI problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires1
- Wheels1
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- Tires1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 BMW 525XI 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Engine will crank but not start
- Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle
- The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to...
- Bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty...
- Bmw: engine, due to ambient temperatures and engine is cold, fails to turn over on first attempt, but and...
What 2011 BMW 525XI owners say
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Questions about the 2011 BMW 525XI
Is the 2011 BMW 525XI reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 BMW 525XI, fewer than a typical 525XI model year.
What is the 2011 BMW 525XI year score?
The 2011 BMW 525XI scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the BMW 525XI: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 BMW 525XI?
Tires, with 1 complaint. Next is wheels (1).
How many recalls does the 2011 BMW 525XI have?
No recalls on record.
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