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2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo recalls and problems

3 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.

3
recalls
3
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 16V746000 · reported October 17, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC · 136,188 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Engine and engine cooling: engine, other fuel types, turbo/supercharger

NHTSA campaign 11V521000 · reported October 20, 2011 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC · 32,084 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
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. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.

Fuel system, other: storage, fuel gauge system

NHTSA campaign 10V331000 · reported July 22, 2010 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC · 6,080 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
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. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 17, 2014 · Fuel/propulsion system · 25,857 miles

FIRST OWNER 1. JAN 2012 FUEL INJECTOR PERMANENT MALFUNCTION (MILEAGE 25,857) 2. OCT 2012 FUEL INJECTOR LEAKING (MILEAGE 36,080) 3. JAN 2013 FUEL LINES/ PERMANENT MALFUNCTION / VEHICLE BATTERY PERMANENT FAILURE 4. NOV 2013 - DEC 2013 FUEL INJECTOR PERMANENT MALFUNCTION (MILEAGE 43,057) I PURCHASED JAN 2014 1. JAN 16…

Feb 27, 2013 · Fuel/propulsion system · 50,200 miles

WHILE DRIVING, APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 30 MILES PER HOUR MY CAR SLOWED DOWN AND SHOWED A SIGNAL ON THE DASH BOARD SAYING A REDUCTION IN POWER. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BMW AND WAS TOLD NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. MANAGER TOLD ME IT MAY HAVE BEEN BAD GAS. SINCE OCTOBER 22, 2012 THE VEHICLE HAS HAD THIS HAPPEN 3 MORE TIMES. EACH…

Jul 6, 2011 · Fuel system, gasoline

CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V331000 OUR 2010 BMW 5 SERIES GRAN TURISMO WAS PURCHASED ON DECEMBER 28 FROM BMW OF ENCINITAS CALIFORNIA WHILE THIS RECALL WAS IN EFFECT. (RECALL STARTED OCT 18, 2010) THEY NEVER PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR BEFORE DELIVERING THE VEHICLE, NEVER INFORMED US OF A RECALL AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, AND…

5-Series Gran Turismo model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2010 3300
2011 4400

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Questions

Does the 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo, the most recent reported on October 17, 2016 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints), followed by engine (1).
How many 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 17, 2014.