2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 5-Series Gran Turismo years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo. That is the most of any 5-Series Gran Turismo model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 40,000 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 50% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 60,800 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 60,800 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 60,800 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo recalls (4)
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, 5-series gran turismo, model year 2012 6-series convertible, 7-series, x5 sav, and 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 april 30, 2012. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services 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.
In june 2018, i received a safety recall, to wit, bmw ag has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety...further investigation revealed my bmw vin # [xxx] is among the recalled cars. Due to health reasons and the projected seriousness, i called the local dealer and requested…
While driving in traffic, my vehicle suddenly began to lose power and shake forcefully. Due to the sudden and unexpected occurrence, i nearly lost control and nearly crashed into vehicles in my general area. I was somehow able to avoid a crash and pulled to the side of the road at which time i…
Vehicle runs rough. Murray bmw denver, colo agreed that there is a recall issued by bmw for this problem but as of yet they are unable to repair it as bmw of north america has not provided the necessary parts to make the repair.(see recall campaign no. 14v-176: vanos assembly bolts). *tr
The inside cords of the rear passenger tire exploded while i was headed south bound on i75 from miramar to miami florida. When i got home i checked on line to see if anybody had similar problems and i found this web sight that several people had the same problem with this model of car. Link…
Other BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo years
← 2010 5-Series Gran Turismo · 2017 5-Series Gran Turismo →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 5-Series Gran Turismo | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 4 |
| 2010 5-Series Gran Turismo | 3 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.