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Bmw 5 Series · 2011

4 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V161000·2012-04-10

    BMW Recalls 2011-2012 Models for Engine Fire Risk

    BMW is recalling certain 2011-2012 models because an overheating circuit board in the auxiliary water pump could cause a vehicle fire.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 7-SERIES, X5 SAV, X6 SAV
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V521000·2011-10-20

    BMW Recalls 2008-2011 Models for Engine Fire Risk

    BMW is recalling specific 2008-2011 models because an overheating circuit board in the auxiliary water pump could cause a vehicle fire.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 7-SERIES, X6, X5
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V707000·2023-10-20

    BMW Recalls 157,796 Vehicles for Potential Engine Stall Risk

    BMW is recalling 157,796 vehicles from 2010-2012 because aluminum bolts securing the VANOS unit may loosen or break, potentially causing an engine stall and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X5, Z4, 3 SERIES, 1 SERIES
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V331000·2010-07-22

    BMW Recalls 2010-2011 5-Series Vehicles for Fuel Gauge Defect

    BMW is recalling 2010-2011 5-Series and 5-Series Gran Turismo vehicles because a fuel level sensor can become wedged, causing the fuel gauge to display inaccurate readings and increasing the risk of stalling.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 5 SERIES
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • PE13030 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
  • EA12002 Engineering Analysis · electrical system
  • PE11025 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system
  • EA09019 Engineering Analysis · exterior lighting
  • PE09036 Preliminary Evaluation · exterior lighting
  • DP09002 Defect Petition · exterior lighting:back up lights

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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