How common are suspension, wheels and tire complaints on the 2011 BMW 5 Series?

NHTSA lists 34 complaints in this area for the 2011 model year, which is 42% of the 81 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 BMW 5 Series suspension or tires?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 model.

At what mileage do these tire and suspension problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 3,350 miles, indicating the issue often appears early in ownership.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA records zero crashes, fires, or injuries tied to the 34 suspension, wheels and tires complaints for the 2011 5 Series.

What tires are most often mentioned in these complaints?

Owners frequently name the Goodyear Eagle LS2 run-flat tire, size 245/40/19, in connection with sidewall bubbling.

2011 BMW 5 Series Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 34 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2011 BMW 5 Series, 42% of all 81 complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was just 3,350 miles. No related recall is listed for this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 34; 42% of 81
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 3,350 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Goodyear Eagle LS2 run-flat tires (245/40/19) develop sidewall bubbles or blisters after hitting small potholes or minor road imperfections, sometimes within a few hundred miles of purchase.
Sidewall bubbles appear on multiple tires on the same vehicle, with owners reporting repeat replacements after each new tire develops the same defect.
Some owners report a tire blowout weeks after a dealer replaced an earlier bubbled tire, without the dealer diagnosing an underlying cause.
Front-end rattling or grinding noises occur at low speeds and during turns, with the steering wheel vibrating over road imperfections; dealers were sometimes unable to reproduce or diagnose the noise.
Owners describe the tires as unusually delicate compared to tires on prior vehicles, with sidewall damage even after minimal impact.

When 2011 BMW 5 Series suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 23, 2010, latest Jul 21, 2015.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2010 to Jul 2015; peak May 2011 (6).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2011 BMW 5 Series

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by 5 Series model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20100 (0%)
201134 (42%)
20122 (20%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheels and tire complaints on the 2011 BMW 5 Series?: NHTSA lists 34 complaints in this area for the 2011 model year, which is 42% of the 81 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 BMW 5 Series suspension or tires?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 model.
At what mileage do these tire and suspension problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 3,350 miles, indicating the issue often appears early in ownership.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA records zero crashes, fires, or injuries tied to the 34 suspension, wheels and tires complaints for the 2011 5 Series.
What tires are most often mentioned in these complaints?: Owners frequently name the Goodyear Eagle LS2 run-flat tire, size 245/40/19, in connection with sidewall bubbling.