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2011 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 228 repairs.
2011 BMW 5-Series engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 61 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 BMW 5-Series
Engine not specified
| 91000 mi | Fuel pumps failed. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 3000 mi | car shuders when accelerating from 60-70 or 70 to 80 transmission shifts very hard intermitently |
| 44000 mi | Crankcase vent valves replaced, spark plugs replaced, fuel injectors replaced. Known TSB |
| 46900 mi | Leaking oil around valve stems. Total tear down and remachine of head. Leaking water pump replaced also. |
| 66300 mi | Fuel pump failure |
| 79000 mi US $200 |
Coolant Leak Oil Pan gasket leak |
| 44000 mi | Emissions control . Cracked pipes and tubes replaced dealer covered items |
| 48000 mi US $100 |
Oil pan seals were replaced under extended warranty. |
| 50000 mi US $100 |
turbo cooler lines replaces due to cracks |
| 52000 mi US $100 |
replaced 2 high pressure fuel pumps replaced Y pipe in cooling system |
| 40000 mi US $200 |
Coolant leak from rubber turbo hoses above the engine. |
| 64000 mi US $725 |
Turbo oil block leaking. Replaced under CPO. Coolant lines for turbo leaking. Replaced at owner cost. |
| 65200 mi US $50 |
Valve seals replaced due to oil burning |
| 66000 mi US $1350 |
Leaking coolant line for turbocharger needed replacement. Cost was approximately $900. |
| 78000 mi US $2200 |
High pressure fuel pump failure resulting in reduced power mode. It went into reduced power mode that would reset when the car was restarted. |
| 78000 mi US $299 |
Leaking Upper Oil Pan Gasket- $2490 replace gasket and problem solved (excessive oil consumption)-problem solved. |
| 1000 mi | Bad fuel sensor replaced |
| 31400 mi | Drivetrain malfunction |
| 67000 mi US $5000 |
Consuming oil 1L every 400 Miles Consuming oil still |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 62100 mi | Fuel injector had to be replaced Turbo had to be replaced |
| 41300 mi | Complete engine failure. New engine installed under warranty. |
| 29900 mi US $600 |
Factory service bulletin to replace fuel injectors and check timing chain. |
| 80000 mi US $1800 |
While in for recall work on fuel pump dealer found a coolant leak mostly covered by service contract. Small leak requires extensive work to fix, including removal or turbochargers. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 80800 mi | Leak in turbo intercooler Oil reader kept going from full to empty repeatedly. |
| 23000 mi | Replaced a high pressure fuel pump |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 10000 mi | SW download to address lag in throttle response |
| 49300 mi | The turbo waste gate actuator was noisy. The dealer replaced the part under warranty. |
| 2000 mi | Main computer had to be replaced. |
| 65100 mi C $1700 |
Water pump had to be replaced along with thermostat. The engine started overheating in the fast lane and I had to drive very slowly to my mechanic. |
| 64000 mi US $2000 |
Cooling pump failure. Replaced it and thermostat. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 110360 mi C $3000 |
Valve Cover Gasket Leak |
| 117800 mi C $1500 |
-Leak in the Oil Filter Housing - replaced 2 gaskets ($75 in parts, almost $500 in Labour) -Leak in the Oil Filter Cap ($30 Replaced) |
| 119660 mi C $1000 |
Oil Leaks from VG + OFHG - extensive leaks, making the car unusable |
| 157000 mi US $15000 |
Had to replace engine due to the serpentine belt slipping and getting sucked into the main seal. Could have repaired for about half of the cost but there was no guarantee the issue would be resolved upon completion. I now have a new(to me) engine with a warranty through BMW. |
| 72000 mi US $5000 |
leaking gasket - replaced |
| 44600 mi | Car wobbles when idling, mostly when engine cold. |
| 15000 mi | Car would surge at speeds under 10mph |
| 13700 mi | Check engine light came on for the third time. They ran diagnostics and eventually changed some filter, a computer module and recharged the battery. |
| 49000 mi | High pressure vacuum hose needed to be replaced. |
| 26700 mi | Fuel pump was leaking fuel by right rear tire. Replaced |
| 135000 mi US $1600 |
Water pump failed, replaced thermostat as well |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 41500 mi | Runs rough when started |
| 147000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced water pump |
| 42000 mi | Replaced valve cover gasket and eccentric shaft motor gasket to fix small oil leak that started after VANOS recall. BMW covered under warranty. |
| 43900 mi US $440 |
Oil filter gasket leak. Problem found by dealer who wanted $800 for it. Not serious but dealer & shop said that it could leak on to belts and cause other damage. Main cost was labor of getting to it. Belts were ok. |
| 50000 mi US $165 |
Replaced ignition coil packs, all six, DIY. |
| 52000 mi US $160 |
Shaky idle, occasional CEL/misfire. Spark plugs were done at 41k previous to my ownership. Well, one of them has gone bad, so that got replaced. |
| 55000 mi US $450 |
Serpentine belt & tensioner pulley replaced. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 17980 mi | Faulty air pressure sensor diagnosed and replaced under warranty |
| 50840 mi €100 |
replaced sensor in throttle somewhere |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 28000 mi | Oxygen sensor repair. |
| 33000 mi | Eccentric Shaft Sensor faulty. Replaced Eccentric Shaft Position Sensor and cleaned engine wiring harness connection. |
| 87000 mi US $3871 |
Cylinder head assembly valve cover replacement, |
| 45000 mi US $50 |
Radiator leaking |
| 64000 mi US $1000 |
Also, second problem with Check Engine light for gas cap that failed. |
| 64500 mi US $1000 |
Oxygen Sensor replaced. |
| 48000 mi | Got an error message Drivetrain. Drive moderately. Maximum drivetrain output not available. Have the system checked by your service center Dealer replaced spark plugs and ignition coils Under warranty. Bought my car CPO. |
2011 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 26660 mi | One of the ignition coils was faulty |
| 27280 mi $50 |
Radiator leaking |
| 43400 mi $400 |
Head gasket rubber leaked and replaced |
| 36280 mi $150 |
Cooling system pipe leak |
| 62620 mi $1000 |
Loud noise while driving at high speed. Disguised as Vanos clogge Noise at engine Bay at idle speed. Car vibrate while at Low speed. Replaced motor mount. |
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