2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo recalls and problems

The 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo has 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo recalls

Recall 18V-248: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Apr 18, 2018 · 47,806 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

Recall 17V-067: Power Train

Reported Feb 2, 2017 · 8,752 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.

Risk: If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	3
Engine	2
Power Train	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Structure	1
Wheels	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Air Bags	1
Steering	1
Unknown or Other	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1
Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables — 1
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 100,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 109,000 miles · reported Jul 23, 2019

I feel that is should have been a recall on my car. From the start was told the car checked out however had to get another starter, transmission case, blocks etc. I spent over 14k and still have problem with repairs that I thought was covered. Now AC blower gone after picking up from the dealer less than a month ago. Bad purchase now out of money and car still needs repair.

Engine · reported Jul 16, 2019

N 63 engine failure: this engine replacement is part of the bang settlement. I got a replacement engine for which I spent almost as much as the value of the car. So called new engine continues to consume oil. Basically bmw replaced the engine that they should have kn own is defective. A recall should have been issued on this engine and this car ling time ago. Bmw is getting away knowingly replacing defective e engine with defective ones.

Wheels · at 68,000 miles · reported Mar 23, 2018

The front right wheel (Rim) developed hairline crack. The crack is on the inside side of the rim. The crack resulted in a slow loss of the tire air pressure.

Structure · at 100,000 miles · reported May 1, 2017

The car was parked and caught on fire in the engine department. It was and is a complete loss. It had been drivine 30 miles about an hour before.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Mar 20, 2017

The contact owns a 2011 bmw 550i gran turismo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v746000 (Fuel system, gasoline) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The interim recall notice did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 06/23/17 updated 08/22/2017

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo: 18V-248 (engine and engine cooling), 17V-067 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by engine (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 100,000 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.