NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2010–2011

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints for the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo, covering model years 2010 to 2011. The 2011 model year drew the most complaints (4), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
7 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
2 model years with data (2010–2011)

most complaints: 2011 (4 for that model year)
top component: Engine (3 complaints)
latest recall 16V746000 (reported Oct 17, 2016)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2011 model year has the most complaints: 4 of 7, or 57.1%. Next come 2010 (3).

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2010	3	0	0	0	0
2011	4	0	0	0	0
All model years	7	0	0	0	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo components

top 10 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 3 complaints (42.9% of all 7), followed by Fuel/Propulsion System (2) and Engine and Engine Cooling (1).

Components named most often in BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo complaints (top 10)

Components named most often in BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo complaints (top 10)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Engine	3	42.9%
Fuel/Propulsion System	2	28.6%
Engine and Engine Cooling	1	14.3%
Fuel System, Gasoline	1	14.3%
Fuel System, Other	1	14.3%
Power Train	1	14.3%
Steering	1	14.3%
Tires	1	14.3%
Vehicle Speed Control	1	14.3%
Wheels	1	14.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 5-Series Gran Turismo, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2010 to 2011. The 2011 model year appears in the most campaigns (4).

4 recall campaigns

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo recall campaigns covering each model year
2010: 3 campaigns	2011: 4 campaigns

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 16V746000
Reported Oct 17, 2016
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Model years 2010–2011
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, 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 xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
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.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 12V161000
Reported Apr 10, 2012
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Other Fuel Types › Turbo/Supercharger
Model year 2011
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.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 11V521000
Reported Oct 20, 2011
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Other Fuel Types › Turbo/Supercharger
Model years 2010–2011
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.
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.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 10V331000
Reported Jul 22, 2010
Fuel System, Other › Storage › Fuel Gauge System
Model years 2010–2011
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.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo, covering model years 2010 to 2011. The most recent, 16V746000, was reported on October 17, 2016 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2011 model year is covered by the most campaigns (4).

Which BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo model year has the most complaints?

The 2011 model year, with 4 of the 7 complaints in NHTSA’s file (57.1%). The next is 2010 (3). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 3 complaints, or 42.9% of all 7. Fuel/Propulsion System (2) and Engine and Engine Cooling (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a BMW dealer.

How many BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 7 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The BMW models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the BMW VIN decoder with every BMW model page, WMI code and VIN note.

BMW X5 1999–2026 · 103 recalls · 3,138 complaints
BMW 328i 1996–2016 · 27 recalls · 2,576 complaints
BMW X3 2004–2026 · 60 recalls · 1,989 complaints
BMW 325i 1995–2012 · 20 recalls · 1,281 complaints
BMW Z4 2002–2023 · 28 recalls · 1,280 complaints
BMW 3 Series 1995–2023 · 8 recalls · 841 complaints
BMW 528i 1997–2016 · 14 recalls · 831 complaints
BMW 330i 1999–2026 · 38 recalls · 813 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.