How many recalls does the 2011 BMW 525xi have?

The 2011 BMW 525xi has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2011 BMW 525xi has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2011 BMW 525xi?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is tires.

2011 BMW 525xi Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2011 BMW 525xi. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

TIRES

WHEELS

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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”

TIRES · reported 2011-01-02

“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”

WHEELS · reported 2011-01-02

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 BMW 525xi as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.