2011 BMW 528i Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 25 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 BMW 528i, 21% of its 117 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 44,740 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component area.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 25
- 21% of 117
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 44,740 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report a hesitation or lag of about 1-2 seconds when accelerating from a stop, followed by a hard jerk or lunge once the car takes off.
- Several drivers describe delayed acceleration specifically after slowing to a speed between about 18 and 24 mph, not just from a full stop.
- Some owners report the transmission or drivetrain seems to skip a gear, producing a jerk that feels like being rear-ended at stoplights or in parking lots.
- A few complaints describe loss of power or shaking while driving, sometimes tied to cold weather, along with an illuminated drivetrain malfunction light.
- One owner reported the vehicle jerking forward when slowing to a stop, noted in connection with a Takata airbag recall on the same car.
When 2011 BMW 528i transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 22, 2013, latest Nov 17, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 BMW 528i
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by 528i model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Are transmission problems common on the 2011 BMW 528i?
- NHTSA records 25 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 528i, which is 21% of all 117 complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do 2011 BMW 528i transmission problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 44,740 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 BMW 528i transmission?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 528i.
- What do owners describe as the main transmission symptom?
- Owners most often describe a lag or hesitation when accelerating from a stop or low speed, followed by a hard jerk or lunge forward.
- Did the 2011 528i transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this component area on the 2011 528i lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.