2011 BMW 525XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 525XI years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW 525XI. That ranks 3rd out of 3 525XI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 BMW 525XI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 100% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2011 BMW 525XI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 BMW 525XI.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
Other BMW 525XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 525XI | 20 | 1 |
| 2006 525XI | 28 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 525XI?
Owners most often report tires, wheels problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 BMW 525XI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 BMW 525XI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 525XI model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.