2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 5-Series Gran Turismo years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo. That ranks 2nd out of 3 5-Series Gran Turismo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 38,029 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 67% | 38,029 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 25,857 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
Risk: The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo/supercharger
Problem: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, model year 2010-2011 5-series gran turismo, model year 2009-2011 7-series, model year 2010-2011 x5 sav, and model year 2008-2011 x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.
Risk: This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall began on december 19, 2011. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Problem: Bmw is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 5-series and 5-series gran turismo passenger vehicles manufactured from january 12 through july 1, 2010. The vehicle's fuel level sensor within the fuel tank can become wedged against the tank.
Risk: If this occurs, the fuel gauge in the instrument cluster would display a larger amount of fuel than was actually in the tank. As a result, if the tank became empty, the vehicle could stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on october 18, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
First owner 1. Jan 2012 fuel injector permanent malfunction (mileage 25,857) 2. Oct 2012 fuel injector leaking (mileage 36,080) 3. Jan 2013 fuel lines/ permanent malfunction / vehicle battery permanent failure 4. Nov 2013 - dec 2013 fuel injector permanent malfunction (mileage 43,057) i purchased…
While driving, approximate speed of 30 miles per hour my car slowed down and showed a signal on the dash board saying a reduction in power. I took the vehicle to bmw and was told nothing could be found. Manager told me it may have been bad gas. Since october 22, 2012 the vehicle has had this happen…
Campaign id number: 10v331000 our 2010 bmw 5 series gran turismo was purchased on december 28 from bmw of encinitas california while this recall was in effect. (recall started oct 18, 2010) they never performed the recall repair before delivering the vehicle, never informed us of a recall at the…
Other BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 5-Series Gran Turismo | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 5-Series Gran Turismo | 4 | 4 |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, engine, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 5-Series Gran Turismo model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.