The 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 174,352 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING11V5210002011-10-2032,084 affected
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…
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.
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.
Complaints by component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
ENGINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
1
Total complaints5
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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