2011 BMW 5 Series 528i N20B20 (F10)
F10 / Sedan / Global (primarily North America, Europe, and Asia; engine variants vary by region)
N20B20Registro exacto de año/versiónGold
Engine identity
Oils and fluids
Service and parts data
Common and chronic problems
- High-pressure fuel pump failures
- Water pump and thermostat housing leaks
- Oil filter housing gasket leaks
First checks
- Inspect turbocharger for shaft play
- Check for oil leaks around valve cover gasket
- Monitor VANOS performance and possible rattling
Antes de cambiar piezas
- Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
- Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
- Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.
Important notes
- The 528i nameplate reintroduced in 2011 with a turbocharged 4-cylinder replacing the previous naturally aspirated inline-6 in some markets.
- North American and many global markets used the N20 2.0L turbo engine, whereas some markets still offered the N53 or N52 inline-6 engines under different 5 Series trims.