NHTSA vehicle safety data

2011 BMW 525XI Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2011 BMW 525XI right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 1 owner complaint is on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 BMW 525XI.

2011 BMW 525XI owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW 525XI, describing incidents dated January 2, 2011.

Most-cited components

Tires 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10413704 · Filed July 20, 2011
I HAVE HAD 8 BENT RIMS AND HAD TO REPLACE 5 TIRES DUE TO MULTIPLE BUBBLES IN EACH TIRE SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN OCTOBER OF 2010. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS EXPERIENCE WITH ANY OTHER CAR I HAVE OWNED. *KB

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2011 BMW 525XI right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2011 BMW 525XI. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 BMW 525XI.

Tires; Wheels

ODI #10413704

Incident: January 2, 2011 · Filed: July 20, 2011

I HAVE HAD 8 BENT RIMS AND HAD TO REPLACE 5 TIRES DUE TO MULTIPLE BUBBLES IN EACH TIRE SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN OCTOBER OF 2010. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS EXPERIENCE WITH ANY OTHER CAR I HAVE OWNED. *KB

Other BMW 525XI model years

Check your 2011 BMW 525XI VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your BMW 525XI at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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