2011 BMW 7-Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 7-Series years
- Not enough data 9th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 BMW 7-Series. That ranks 9th out of 18 7-Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 95,520 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 BMW 7-Series 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 | 1 | 33% | 95,520 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 47,049 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 BMW 7-Series recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
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.
Bmw 750 i xdrive 2011 --excessive engine oil consumption and or burning. The design of the valve stem seals is a major safety problem due to excessive oil consumption. The safety concerns are the following: 1) fire hazard. 2) property damage and personal injury 3) polluting the environment with…
ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FAILURE ON MY 2011 BMW 750LI XDRIVE. SHOULD BE COVERED IN RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 11V521000). HOWEVER, BMW REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL. TOOK IN TO RAY CATENA BMW OF WESTCHESTER (543 TARRYTOWN RD., WHITE PLAINS, NY 10607, [redacted]) ON 6/27/2017. SHOWED THEM PRINTOUT…
Since i bought this car in 2012, after warranty the car has constant breakdowns, i have spent >3500 dollars in last year, again got a message "drive train malfunction" about a week ago, took to dealer roadshow bmw in memphis, they said high fuel pump and plugs need to be replaced in about $1000, i…
Other BMW 7-Series years
← 2010 7-Series · 2012 7-Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 7-Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 7-Series | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 7-Series | 9 | 2 |
| 2008 7-Series | 11 | 1 |
| 2007 7-Series | 13 | 1 |
| 2006 7-Series | 29 | 2 |
| 2005 7-Series | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 7-Series | 28 | 4 |
| 2003 7-Series | 8 | 2 |
| 2002 7-Series | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 7-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 7-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 7-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 7-Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 7-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 7-Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 7-Series | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 7-Series?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 BMW 7-Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 BMW 7-Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 7-Series model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.