Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2011 BMW 528. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the software (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Software problems | |
| Starter problems |
1. Vanos bolts recall. Nhtsa recall 23v-707. Cause the car the have a rough idle, check engine light, car to stall, and cut off in traffic all with seconds. Dealership says it was not the vanos bolts that cause the shutdown, but it is the dme and icm. 2. Read details...
Acceleration after slowing down has a very unsafe lag that can cause an accident. Driver has to depress the pedal almost to full throttle to get a response then the vehicle accelerates unsafely. Dealer checked the car for 5 days and could not find anything wrong with the car. It is a software fault. Read details...
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 528i. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the starter was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the starter was replaced; however, the failure Read details...