2011 BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2011 BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2011 BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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,…
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.
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Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
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.
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.
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Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
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.
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.
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Fuel gauge system (fuel system)
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.
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.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 43,600 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 17, 2018 · Engine
“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 genera”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 13, 2015 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 BMW 5 Series (528i, 535i, 535i Gran Turismo, 535i xDrive, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–21 / 22–31 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Large Cars, Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8); Manual 6-spd |
Compare BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2010 BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo | 4 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2011 BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo
How do I know if my 2011 BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2011 BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V331000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.