2011 BMW 550I Gran Turismo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 550I Gran Turismo years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW 550I Gran Turismo. That ranks 2nd out of 3 550I Gran Turismo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 104,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 BMW 550I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 43% | 104,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 29% | 500,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 29% | 504,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | 900,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 14% | 68,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 BMW 550I Gran Turismo recalls (2)
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Engine and engine cooling:engine; engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Power train:driveline:constant velocity joint
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.
Risk: If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service 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.
I feel that is should have been a recall on my car. From the start was told the car checked out however had to get another starter, transmission case, blocks etc. I spent over 14k and still have problem with repairs that i thought was covered. Now ac blower gone after picking up from the dealer…
N 63 engine failure: this engine replacement is part of the bang settlement. I got a replacement engine for which i spent almost as much as the value of the car. So called new engine continues to consume oil. Basically bmw replaced the engine that they should have kn own is defective. A recall…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STEERING FAILURE DUE TO THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO WORK AND THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (BMW CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED & SERVICE CENTER NASHVILLE, 4040 ARMORY…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V248000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). BMW OF SOUTH ATLANTA (4171 JONESBORO RD, UNION CITY, GA 30291…
The front right wheel (rim) developed hairline crack. The crack is on the inside side of the rim. The crack resulted in a slow loss of the tire air pressure.
Other BMW 550I Gran Turismo years
← 2010 550I Gran Turismo · 2012 550I Gran Turismo →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 550I Gran Turismo | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010 550I Gran Turismo | 9 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 550I Gran Turismo?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 BMW 550I Gran Turismo?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 BMW 550I Gran Turismo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 550I 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.