2011 BMW 5-Series Electrical and AC Problems and Repair Histories
2011 BMW 5-Series Electrical and Air Conditioning problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
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2011 BMW 5-Series for which no Electrical and Air Conditioning problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2011 BMW 5-Series problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Electrical and AC problem frequency.
For 2011 BMW 5-Series Electrical and AC problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2011 BMW 5-Series Electrical and Air Conditioning problems and repair histories that follow it.
BMW 5-Series Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2011 | BMW 5-Series | 44 5-Series, 10.6 months of data per 5-Series, average 17900 miles First year for F10 5-Series. Doing well so far.21 |
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2011 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| BMW 5-Series in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 54000 | 0 | Front seat heating faulty |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 34000 | 0 | Getting dash messages which were not correct. |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 11160 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 12400 | 0 | side view camera system needed replacement and the car needed reprogramming |
| Sep | 2012 | 17980 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 9920 | 0 | Battery needed to be charged over night. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | lock function for comfort access failed |
| Dec | 2011 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | Fuel Level Sensor replaced under warranty. Preventative TSB. |
| Jan | 2011 | 5700 | 0 | Comfort Access on driver door handle malfunction. |
| Aug | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Surround view camera assembly replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 19300 | 0 | Seat warning could not be reset. Dealer reset by computer |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 5-Series in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 15000 | 0 | Rear passenger door handle was replaced. The car would unlock immediately after it was intentionally locked, unless the driver used the key fob out of range of the proximity sensor. |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 13200 | 0 | Blackberry bluetooth compatibility resolved. Computer advised car needed new rear brakes, but none required. Computer glitch resolved also with software updates. |
| Mar | 2013 | 18600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 1000 | 0 | The Tire Pressure Maintenance System showed a malfunction on the dash board. The dealership discovered one of the tires sensors needed replaced which they did w/o cost. This coincided with the application of my Cilajet sealant. |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | 0 | I had to have the key module replaced. I was getting an error message on the console stating that the battery was low, I replaced the battery ($5) in the key module but I was still getting the same error message. Key always operated ok |
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 12000 | 0 | Requesting 30,000 miles service with 10K on the odometer |
| Dec | 2012 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Electrical - Map-vanity light in visor work sporadically – malfunction EIC unit, part ordered and replace roof switch cluster – no programming – programming encoding control unit - front mud guard torn off, replace $52 - |
| Sep | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | GPS still unable to locate major retail stores or fast food restaurants |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 5000 | 0 | A/C was blowing warm. Result was a pinched o-ring in compressor which allowed leakage of freon. |
| Nov | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | A/C evaporator was defective. Required part order + weekend delay for delivery of part. three day repair as total dashboard assembly required removal for repair. |
| Jun | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Computer warning indicated "return to dealer as soon as possible to have battery replaced". Battery had discharged due to a "software problem", and was recharged. As this occured during a holiday weekend, car was in shop longer than nec. |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW 5-Series in Singapore | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 3720 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 13000 | 0 | Smelly air upon starting the engine |
| Mar | 2013 | 13640 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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