Round up of F10 5 series issues/problems or no problems, everyone vote!

tallshorty · 11-10-2010, 11:37 AM

I've rounded up a number of problems I've read about from this forum and other 5 series forums that seems to be affecting a large number of owners. I'd like to get a consenus on exactly how prevalent these problems are, or perhaps the majority have no problems:

Jerking/hesitation when at 0-10mph: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=417714 (SOLUTION HERE)
Steering noise with grinding sensation when turning at slow speeds: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449013 and http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=495019
Pulling to the right: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=409049
Goodyear LS2 tires bubbling easily: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=452737

ibimmer954 · 11-10-2010, 12:14 PM

Sometimes the car shakes while idling when the engine is cold. It's minor, but annoying.

d-rive · 11-11-2010, 06:39 AM

Voted. No problems at all. Hope this will continue ti'll the end.

pharding · 11-11-2010, 06:59 AM

I have 2 problems. The raw horsepower scares me when I floor the accelerator. Sometimes when I look at the speedometer, it says 90 mph when I thought that i was going 65 mph. Other than that my 550i is perfect.

CJ · 11-11-2010, 07:43 AM

I did have my moonroof motor replaced under warranty, it tilted up and would not close. All good now!

kenhamm · 11-13-2010, 02:58 PM

besides the pulling to the right, the cup holder (located on the console) door sticks when I close it, very hard to get it to re-open, and please, no comments about just leaving it open then, LOL.

Touring · 11-13-2010, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pharding

I have 2 problems. The raw horsepower scares me when I floor the accelerator. Sometimes when I look at the speedometer, it says 90 mph when I thought that i was going 65 mph. Other than that my 550i is perfect.

Thats not a problem with the 520d

Else I had no problems with the car so far. Love it!

F11Black · 11-13-2010, 04:17 PM

I had none of the problems listed with my F11 520d. Just the wipers needed adjusting to stop them banging on the windscreen frame at the top of the upstroke. Didn't think that really counted as a problem

lindros2 · 11-13-2010, 05:43 PM

One correction - the tires are NOT Goodyear LS2.

They are Goodyear Excellence RunOnFlat.

jdmiller8741 · 11-13-2010, 05:59 PM

Well after waiting a long 2 months to get my 2011 535i xdrive, I don't get to enjoy it. Been at the dealership longer than I have had it. There is a "knocking" sound coming from the engine area and they have no idea what it is. Drive me crazy because it is somewhat loud. Just a constant tap-tap-tap. Speeds up a little when I give it gas but constantly there. Factory rep from BMW at dealership but still cant figure it out after 4 days told me they would replace high pressure fuel pump. Also the auto headlights come on even when it's high noon. I know i read somewhere on a post that others are having same problem. UG! Drives me crazy!!!

tallshorty · 11-16-2010, 05:36 PM

Just want to bump this back up. Looks like at least the majority of F10s have no problem. I'll be picking mine up this thursday.

77562887 · 11-16-2010, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lindros2

One correction - the tires are NOT Goodyear LS2.

They are Goodyear Excellence RunOnFlat.

LS2 is what comes with m sport, however they are both excellent at bubbling

tallshorty · 11-19-2010, 12:11 AM

Just picked up my 535ix today! Dark Graphite with black leather and ash wood trim + executive package + heated rear seats (canadian model). Really stoked about it! This is my first BMW and I'm loving every part of it so far.

I can confirm mine does not have the following problems:
-Pulling to the right
-Steering noise/grinding sensation when turning at low speeds

I do notice slight jerkiness at 0-10 km/h when accelerating very slowly but it is not very noticeable. Acceleration from start also seems to be instantaneous if I press down slowly but if I press down hard, I do notice a very short lag. Is that the problem people have been experiencing?

LuvMyE92 · 11-19-2010, 06:26 AM

Like ibimmer346 my car also shakes at idle occasionally, but it doesn't have to be cold to do it. It's not consistent and doesn't seem to have a pattern.

My remote is sometimes not recognized by the car. Once I had to use the key to open the door. Not sure at this point if it's the remote or car that is malfunctioning.

Although not a "problem" the auto lights don't seem to recognize the sun very well as others have mentioned.

No steering issues or pulling issues. And with the far superior manual transmission, I don't have the jerking at 0-10 MPH issue either.

Not as problem free as my 335 (well, as it was until the HPFP went TU) but for a new BMW, it's not bad. I'll keep it...

Snapper Chris · 11-19-2010, 07:05 AM

My iDrive system would crash and reboot after starting the car on the first trip on each day. Very annoying! Finally after the dealer had had it back for nearly two weeks, having had great difficulty in identifying the fault, they replaced the CIC unit.

So far so good but fingers crossed ...................

Chuckfireswift · 11-20-2010, 03:44 AM

This is my second 5 series, Had an E60 Touring between 2006-9 which was 99%. Made the mistake of getting an Audi A6 last May when I had to renew... oh dear. It was so bad Audi agreed to take it back off me (big lease Co involved) and let me order again. Now the F10 is out I ordered a 520d and am really pleased I had my little Audi upset or I'd have had to wait until May 2012.

Anyway, I've had the F10 (Met Black 520d auto) for about three weeks. Fantastic, apart from fault with the i Drive where the Sat Nav, phone & parking sensors have died. This happened after three days, they repaired it but it went again after 2 weeks. BMW have inspected it again, but couldn't fix it the second time, so it's going back for a couple of days for investigation/replacements of components.

DNA_42 · 11-20-2010, 05:20 AM

(1) The handling at speed on poor surfaces is very poor.
(2) Coins stuck in both the cupholder (auto) and ashtray compartments - had to fix this myself using brute force as not covered by warranty but it should not happen in my view, it is a design fault.
(3) Yellow engine warning light has come on, car has got to go in on Monday.

Perhaps worse is that the dealer has made mistakes and mucked me about.

Chuckfireswift · 11-20-2010, 06:26 AM

I'm picking up a lot of issues around dealer service standards on here... I am using Sytner in Harold Wood (East London) and they are not very good. I had a few problems with them the last time I had a BMW... it seems to be down to competency of staff, poor attitude and lack of consistency between staff around ongoing issues... every time you go in or make a phone call, nothing is written down so you have to tell them all over again.

Despite my complaints about the Audi A6 their customer service by comparison was excelent. I had a bottle of champagne for my troubles as well as some fantastic courtesy cars (Q7, A6, A5).... Not like the 1 series or Mini's I've had from BMW.

Anyway, that aside, brilliant car, so I'll live with the poor customer service.

DNA_42 · 11-20-2010, 02:36 PM

Agreed.

Chuckfireswift · 11-20-2010, 04:53 PM

Sorry didn't explain... It was a lease car ordered as part of my job... it actually came from a BMW Corporate business place out nr Heathrow. Although I did have a couple of chats with the tall blonde saleswoman before I ordered. I use Sytner because I live in the area. I work in Central London so there isn't a lot fo choice between there and home.

DNA_42 · 11-21-2010, 10:28 AM

It is still early days and I am hopeful that I have just been unlucky so far.

DNA

Chuckfireswift · 11-21-2010, 04:41 PM

Yeah, I think that was the girl I spoke to.

I may see you around then...if you see a 60 plate 5 series with blue lights/sirens etc around the area that will be me. I work for LFB as an Officer and use the car to respond to incidents. Only one of three new 5 series in LFB at the moment, don't think the Police have them yet, don't think any London Ambulance Officer have them yet either. The contractor who fitted the kit to my car also does LAS, he said the only one's he'd done so far were for the Fire Brigade.

View Poll Results: I have experienced the following problem(s) with my new 2011 5 series
No problems at all. Working perfectly!	74	51.03%
Jerking/hesitation when at 0-10mph	28	19.31%
Steering noise with grinding sensation when turning at slow speeds	10	6.90%
Pulling to the right	27	18.62%
Goodyear LS2 tires bubbling easily	7	4.83%
Other problems (please specify)	28	19.31%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 145. You may not vote on this poll

11-10-2010, 11:37 AM	#1
tallshorty Private 18 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2011 535xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Round up of F10 5 series issues/problems or no problems, everyone vote! I've rounded up a number of problems I've read about from this forum and other 5 series forums that seems to be affecting a large number of owners. I'd like to get a consenus on exactly how prevalent these problems are, or perhaps the majority have no problems: Jerking/hesitation when at 0-10mph: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=417714 (SOLUTION HERE) Steering noise with grinding sensation when turning at slow speeds: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449013 and http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=495019 Pulling to the right: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=409049 Goodyear LS2 tires bubbling easily: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=452737 Last edited by tallshorty; 11-10-2010 at 01:05 PM..
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11-10-2010, 12:14 PM	#2
ibimmer954 Major 138 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: '23 i4 M50, '15 M3, '18 911 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, California, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [9.75] 2023 BMW i4 M50 [0.00] 2018 Porsche 911 C4S [0.00] 2019 BMW X4 M40i [0.00]	Sometimes the car shakes while idling when the engine is cold. It's minor, but annoying.
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11-11-2010, 06:39 AM	#3
d-rive the iREAL STIG 13 Rep 182 Posts Drives: BMW X3 3.0d 2007 & 530d 2011 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Europe, Romania iTrader: (0)	Voted. No problems at all. Hope this will continue ti'll the end.
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11-11-2010, 06:59 AM	#4
pharding Major 308 Rep 1,128 Posts Drives: 23 Audi Q4 e-tron + 14 X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I have 2 problems. The raw horsepower scares me when I floor the accelerator. Sometimes when I look at the speedometer, it says 90 mph when I thought that i was going 65 mph. Other than that my 550i is perfect. __________________ 23 Audi Q4 e-tron; 23 i4 M50 on order 14 X3 Retired: 20 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD; 17 540i x; 14 550i Euro Del; 11 550i Euro Del; 08 550i Euro Del; 06 330i Euro Del; 04 545i Euro Del; 01 530i Euro Del
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11-11-2010, 07:43 AM	#5
CJ Private 50 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2011 550i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Glenview IL iTrader: (0)	I did have my moonroof motor replaced under warranty, it tilted up and would not close. All good now!
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11-13-2010, 02:58 PM	#6
kenhamm Want to live in Germany 10 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2011 550i, Dark Graphite, ED Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	besides the pulling to the right, the cup holder (located on the console) door sticks when I close it, very hard to get it to re-open, and please, no comments about just leaving it open then, LOL. __________________ 11 550i - Euro Del - 30.7.10, 20 days, 2998 miles,19.2 mpg, top speed 142 mph 08 550i - Euro Del - Retired 04 545i - Euro Del - Retired 79 528i - Retired-BMWCCA member since 1979 77 320i - Retired
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11-13-2010, 04:17 PM	#8
F11Black Member 11 Rep 63 Posts Drives: F11 520d Black Sapphire Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Harpenden, UK iTrader: (0)	I had none of the problems listed with my F11 520d. Just the wipers needed adjusting to stop them banging on the windscreen frame at the top of the upstroke. Didn't think that really counted as a problem
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11-13-2010, 05:43 PM	#9
lindros2 First Lieutenant 33 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 535i M-S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ... iTrader: (0)	One correction - the tires are NOT Goodyear LS2. They are Goodyear Excellence RunOnFlat.
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11-13-2010, 05:59 PM	#10
jdmiller8741 New Member 5 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2011 535xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: West Virginia iTrader: (0)	Problems Well after waiting a long 2 months to get my 2011 535i xdrive, I don't get to enjoy it. Been at the dealership longer than I have had it. There is a "knocking" sound coming from the engine area and they have no idea what it is. Drive me crazy because it is somewhat loud. Just a constant tap-tap-tap. Speeds up a little when I give it gas but constantly there. Factory rep from BMW at dealership but still cant figure it out after 4 days told me they would replace high pressure fuel pump. Also the auto headlights come on even when it's high noon. I know i read somewhere on a post that others are having same problem. UG! Drives me crazy!!!
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11-16-2010, 05:36 PM	#11
tallshorty Private 18 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2011 535xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Just want to bump this back up. Looks like at least the majority of F10s have no problem. I'll be picking mine up this thursday.
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11-19-2010, 12:11 AM	#13
tallshorty Private 18 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2011 535xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Just picked up my 535ix today! Dark Graphite with black leather and ash wood trim + executive package + heated rear seats (canadian model). Really stoked about it! This is my first BMW and I'm loving every part of it so far. I can confirm mine does not have the following problems: -Pulling to the right -Steering noise/grinding sensation when turning at low speeds I do notice slight jerkiness at 0-10 km/h when accelerating very slowly but it is not very noticeable. Acceleration from start also seems to be instantaneous if I press down slowly but if I press down hard, I do notice a very short lag. Is that the problem people have been experiencing?
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11-19-2010, 06:26 AM	#14
LuvMyE92 Occasionally frequent poster 3000 Rep 2,744 Posts Drives: CT5V-Blackwing Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: RTP NC, USA iTrader: (0)	Like ibimmer346 my car also shakes at idle occasionally, but it doesn't have to be cold to do it. It's not consistent and doesn't seem to have a pattern. My remote is sometimes not recognized by the car. Once I had to use the key to open the door. Not sure at this point if it's the remote or car that is malfunctioning. Although not a "problem" the auto lights don't seem to recognize the sun very well as others have mentioned. No steering issues or pulling issues. And with the far superior manual transmission, I don't have the jerking at 0-10 MPH issue either. Not as problem free as my 335 (well, as it was until the HPFP went TU) but for a new BMW, it's not bad. I'll keep it... __________________ Current inventory: F22 & G05 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing w/3 pedals Past: E24,E28(3),E34,E36,E37,E38(2),E39(4),E46,E89,E92 (obviously),F01,F06,F10,F30,F87,G12,G30(2),G82(2)
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11-19-2010, 07:05 AM	#15
Snapper Chris Private 6 Rep 61 Posts Drives: BMW 535i SE Touring F11 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	My iDrive system would crash and reboot after starting the car on the first trip on each day. Very annoying! Finally after the dealer had had it back for nearly two weeks, having had great difficulty in identifying the fault, they replaced the CIC unit. So far so good but fingers crossed ...................
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11-20-2010, 03:44 AM	#16
Chuckfireswift Enlisted Member 2 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 520d Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London UK iTrader: (0)	This is my second 5 series, Had an E60 Touring between 2006-9 which was 99%. Made the mistake of getting an Audi A6 last May when I had to renew... oh dear. It was so bad Audi agreed to take it back off me (big lease Co involved) and let me order again. Now the F10 is out I ordered a 520d and am really pleased I had my little Audi upset or I'd have had to wait until May 2012. Anyway, I've had the F10 (Met Black 520d auto) for about three weeks. Fantastic, apart from fault with the i Drive where the Sat Nav, phone & parking sensors have died. This happened after three days, they repaired it but it went again after 2 weeks. BMW have inspected it again, but couldn't fix it the second time, so it's going back for a couple of days for investigation/replacements of components. Last edited by Chuckfireswift; 11-20-2010 at 06:20 AM..
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11-20-2010, 05:20 AM	#17
DNA_42 Private 22 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F10 520d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Three problems... (1) The handling at speed on poor surfaces is very poor. (2) Coins stuck in both the cupholder (auto) and ashtray compartments - had to fix this myself using brute force as not covered by warranty but it should not happen in my view, it is a design fault. (3) Yellow engine warning light has come on, car has got to go in on Monday. Perhaps worse is that the dealer has made mistakes and mucked me about. Last edited by DNA_42; 11-25-2010 at 03:59 AM..
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11-20-2010, 06:26 AM	#18
Chuckfireswift Enlisted Member 2 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 520d Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London UK iTrader: (0)	I'm picking up a lot of issues around dealer service standards on here... I am using Sytner in Harold Wood (East London) and they are not very good. I had a few problems with them the last time I had a BMW... it seems to be down to competency of staff, poor attitude and lack of consistency between staff around ongoing issues... every time you go in or make a phone call, nothing is written down so you have to tell them all over again. Despite my complaints about the Audi A6 their customer service by comparison was excelent. I had a bottle of champagne for my troubles as well as some fantastic courtesy cars (Q7, A6, A5).... Not like the 1 series or Mini's I've had from BMW. Anyway, that aside, brilliant car, so I'll live with the poor customer service.
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11-20-2010, 02:36 PM	#19
DNA_42 Private 22 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F10 520d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Who? Agreed. Last edited by DNA_42; 11-25-2010 at 03:58 AM..
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11-20-2010, 04:53 PM	#20
Chuckfireswift Enlisted Member 2 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 520d Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London UK iTrader: (0)	Sorry didn't explain... It was a lease car ordered as part of my job... it actually came from a BMW Corporate business place out nr Heathrow. Although I did have a couple of chats with the tall blonde saleswoman before I ordered. I use Sytner because I live in the area. I work in Central London so there isn't a lot fo choice between there and home.
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11-21-2010, 10:28 AM	#21
DNA_42 Private 22 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F10 520d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Me too... It is still early days and I am hopeful that I have just been unlucky so far. DNA Last edited by DNA_42; 11-25-2010 at 03:57 AM..
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11-21-2010, 04:41 PM	#22
Chuckfireswift Enlisted Member 2 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 520d Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London UK iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I think that was the girl I spoke to. I may see you around then...if you see a 60 plate 5 series with blue lights/sirens etc around the area that will be me. I work for LFB as an Officer and use the car to respond to incidents. Only one of three new 5 series in LFB at the moment, don't think the Police have them yet, don't think any London Ambulance Officer have them yet either. The contractor who fitted the kit to my car also does LAS, he said the only one's he'd done so far were for the Fire Brigade.
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