01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2011 BMW 5-SERIES Gran Turismo recall campaigns
NHTSA 16V746000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- October 17, 2016
- Potential units
- 136,188campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: February 8, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA 12V161000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- April 10, 2012
- Potential units
- 2,846campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: April 30, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
NHTSA 11V521000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- October 20, 2011
- Potential units
- 32,084campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: December 19, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
NHTSA 10V331000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Report received
- July 22, 2010
- Potential units
- 6,080campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: October 18, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
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