2011 BMW 5-Series Problems and Repair Histories
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2011 BMW 5-Series for which no 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 problem frequency.
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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
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| 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 Wagon
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Switzerland | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 22060 | 0 | Rattle in driver's side door |
| Dec | 2012 | 23560 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | car shuders when accelerating from 60-70 or 70 to 80 transmission shifts very hard intermitently |
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 1000 | 0 | Bad fuel sensor replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 5-Series in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Steering noise when turning steering wheel thru slow turns |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 34000 | 0 | Was receiving a message that the brake pads needed replacing. Took it to the dealer and they reset the computer. |
| 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 New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 17000 | 0 | Squeal from brakes |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| 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. |
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 23000 | 0 | Replaced a high pressure fuel pump |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 14000 | 0 | A piece of trim needed to be replaced due to a defective roof rack accessory cover |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| 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 New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 23000 | 800 | New brakes |
| Sep | 2012 | 26000 | 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 | |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | Paint overspray. Repaired under warranty | |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | Center armrest hinge malfunction. Replaced under warranty. | |
| 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 | SW download to address lag in throttle response Worn out button on HVAC system, face plate ordered, but not installed Surround view camera assembly replaced. |
| May | 2012 | 15500 | 0 | SIB240212 Subject: N55 with 8HP45: Delay in Engine Response |
| Jun | 2012 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 5-Series in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 4960 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 16120 | 0 | Rear brake pads replacement |
| Jul | 2012 | 16740 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | Main computer had to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. | |
| 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 | 0 | worn rear pads |
| 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 New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 14300 | 0 | Check engine light came on for the third time. They ran diagnostics and eventually changed some filter, a computer module and recharged the battery. |
| Mar | 2013 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Front cupholder broke and caused a rattle. It was quickly and easily fixed. I would not call it a defect as I think I broke it. |
| Nov | 2012 | 16500 | 0 | Sunroof opened but would not subsequently close. Needed a control module replaced. Faulty wear sensor repaired. Was reporting brake pads as needing replacement when nothing was needed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 17000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 5-Series in Singapore | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 12400 | 0 | springs had noise. |
| 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 New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | |
| Jul | 2011 | 15000 | 0 | Car would surge at speeds under 10mph |
| Mar | 2013 | 47000 | 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 |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 38000 | 0 | Rattling noise coming from front after car is warm. Sounds as if something is loose. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Ireland | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 15520 | 0 | |
| Feb | 2011 | 17980 | 0 | Variable Damper Control was not performing properly. Known problem. Repair included replacement of both rear dampers and a cracked wheel rim plus re-programming of the appropriate control unit Faulty air pressure sensor diagnosed and replaced under warranty |
| Jun | 2011 | 28520 | 120 | Vibration in steering caused by something other than wheel balance. |
| Sep | 2011 | 33480 | 0 | recurring vibration in steering apparently caused by electric steering pump. BMW not willing to repair. |
| Nov | 2011 | 39060 | 0 | BMW Country Tech. Drove car to verify issue. Problem acknowledged but described as normal. |
| Mar | 2012 | 50840 | 100 | replaced sensor in throttle somewhere |
| Jul | 2012 | 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 Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | Excessive wind noise from drivers door. One attempt to fix, by pulling the door in a little bit, unsuccessful. I must drive some other cars to see if this is normal noise but seems worse than my camry even though car is quieter overall. |
| Mar | 2013 | 10000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | Jerk/hesitation of transmission at 0 to 20 mph. Very annoying and disappointing. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 9000 | 0 | Washer reservoir tank leaking. |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 5000 | 0 | Software update |
| Dec | 2012 | 9000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 9000 | 0 | Car needed a software update. |
| Oct | 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. |
| Feb | 2013 | 20000 | 0 | Faulty code indicated that rear brakes required re-line. Incorrect diagnosis. |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 7000 | 0 | When you slow down and try to speed up car hesitates |
| Aug | 2012 | 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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