2011 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2011 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo: 4 recalls, 4 owner complaints.
Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Fuel system (other) Vehicle recall #10V331000 · 2010 · 6,080 vehicles
What's wrong: The vehicle's fuel level sensor within the fuel tank can become wedged against the tank.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on October 18, 2010.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #11V521000 · 2011 · 32,084 vehicles
What's wrong:
Why it matters: This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall began on December 19, 2011.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #12V161000 · 2012 · 2,846 vehicles
What's wrong:
Why it matters: This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall began on April 30, 2012.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #16V746000 · 2016 · 136,188 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Wheels (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Tires (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine & cooling (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2011 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo has 4 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 2 5-series Gran Turismo model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 4). Neighboring years: 2010 (3 complaints, 3 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2011 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2011 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2011 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo problems?
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (2), wheels (1), tires (1).
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