2011 BMW 528I: jerking or lurching

Filed May 28, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 52,000 miles · NY

The throttle body of the 2011 model of the bmw 528i has been faulty since day 1. The car jerks at low RPM making it dangerous during driving situations. The slow response time of the throttle can cause accidents. There is about thousands of complaints that bmw received over the years and they still are not issuing a recall on it.

Filed May 25, 2016 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · CA

Check engine light on rough running, hesitation and jerking when accelerating.

Filed Apr 12, 2016 · Transmission · 78,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw 528i. While driving at low speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed and failed to respond. When applying the brakes and reducing speed, the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but a failure was not found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Apr 10, 2016 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · GA

Takata recall my 528i bmw in stop and go traffic has a very hard jerk when slowing down feeling as if im beeeing hit from behind I noticed it when I first got my car it would do it intermidetly. This is very dangerous it also has a throttle response delay which is also dangerous when going into traffic. A recall is needed for this fix it seems to be a software issue to me because when turning off the car and restarting it hours later the problem stops but comes back weeks later. I have seen many complaints dating back to 2011 of this problem where is the recall?

Filed Feb 29, 2016 · Transmission · 47,000 miles · CA

Takata recall vehicle jerks forward when slowing down to a complete stop, most noticeable during stop/go traffic driving with air cond on

Filed Nov 21, 2015 · Transmission · 53,000 miles · NC

My vehicle loss power while driving babies to daycare. The care started shaking and would not gain power in cold weather. The vehicle took about 20 minutes to warm then the indicator light went of and no problems. The indicator light was a yellow engine light followed by drivetrain malfunction. The car jerks now. I have done research on this issue and I see several people with the same issue to who. Has this model car. Also the parts are on back order in germany meaning there are aware of issue. This needs a major recall because in some of the cases the car cut off while driving on the road in traffic. I parked my car until some one could say what the actual case is and fix. I see most people have taking there vehicles in more than 3 times with no resolution. I also research drivetrain in bmw and another model was recalled and fixed. So I'm thinking all models need to be recalled.

Filed May 17, 2015 · Transmission · 43,000 miles · CA

When driving and stoping at a stop sing and accelerate the car lag to move. Also when accelerateing at low speed the car jerks.

Filed Jun 17, 2013 · Fuel system, Transmission · 39,000 miles · TX

As my car was stopped at a red light, I felt a quick jerk forward and thought I was rear-ended. I looked back and there wasn't a car. As I pulled into my parking space, I was switching from reverse to drive, the car jerked again, like I was being rear ended. It felt like the car was skipping a gear (I drive an automatic). Then as I was leaving the parking lot, I pushed the gas down and for almost 2 seconds the car did nothing, then jerked hard forward and started to drive.

Filed Mar 22, 2013 · Engine, Suspension · 150 miles · CA

After purchasing my 2011 528i I noticed the car would not accelerate smoothly from a stop or after slowing down to make a turn, it actually felt like it was applying the breaks until you applied close to half throttle then it would lurch forward. The car was taken to dealer and received a patch and programming which made no change. To top all of this off it picks and chooses when its going to drive "normal" so you don't know what to expect....this is unsafe...... On the freeway it wont downshift to pass unless pressed to the floor, the motor just lugs and wont give you the expected response causing cars and trucks alike to be cut off because you didn't accelerate as expected.... I cant believe bmw is allowing its flagship model the 5 series to have these issues and not address them.... The car pulled to the right as described by many, I took it to the dealer and left at the end of the day with a $300.00 alignment????? I'm concerned with getting stuck with a lemon $50,000 car that I wont be able to sell, atleast offer a buy back program??? Help!!!!!

Filed Mar 22, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 2,000 miles · TX

The vehicle has a significant delay in acceleration that occurs primarily after (I) the vehicle has slowed down to a speed between 18 MPH and 24 MPH; (ii) a full stop (although it is intermittent following a full stop) and (iii) sudden surges of acceleration. The acceleration delay is most noticeable when moderate acceleration is desired. The pedal can be depressed nearly fully with no noticeable acceleration for a short period. After the delay the car will accelerate, often in a surge. From a full stop acceleration is often a jerky affair. The acceleration issues significantly compromise safety due to the unexpected vehicle performance, both with the acceleration delay and the sudden surge of acceleration that occurs after about a second to a second and a half after the accelerator has been depressed. Often times when merging into traffic the vehicle has been nearly hit as a result of the acceleration delay. Likewise, it is nearly impossible to make a left turn until a road is empty as I have no idea how long it will take to cross opposing traffic.

Filed Feb 22, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 33,000 miles · TX

From a complete stop, when accelerating, there is a lag or hesitation before the car takes off. When it does take off, there is a hard jerk. It makes it very hard to gauge the distance between you and other cars when it lunges very quickly. If you're pulling into traffic, as in my case, it can be very dangerous. Also if it's wet, and this happens, it could cause you to lose control of your vehicle. This needs to be investigated, as it can be a major safety issue.