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2011 BMW 528I

4 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.

0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 740,561 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V683000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Air bags

Depending on the severity of the crash, inadequate activation of the driver and/or passenger air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and active head restraints may increase the risk of injury.

The affected vehicles may have received a replacement Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) during a service visit. These SCUs have an acceleration sensor that may have been incorrectly programmed and, as a result, the SCU may not accurately determine if activation and deployment of the air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and head restraints is necessary in the event of a crash.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 91 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V832000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak.

0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 136,188 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V746000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall.

In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 156,137 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V176000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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