The 2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 177,198 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 COOLING12V1610002012-04-102,846 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
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 COOLING11V5210002011-10-2032,084 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
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.
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
POWER TRAIN
1
STEERING
1
TIRES
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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