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2011 BMW 5 Series

4 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and possibly break.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 157,796 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V707000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,846 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V161000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 32,084 vehicles affected Read campaign 11V521000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

If this occurs, the fuel gauge in the instrument cluster would display a larger amount of fuel than was actually in the tank.

The vehicle's fuel level sensor within the fuel tank can become wedged against the tank.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 6,080 vehicles affected Read campaign 10V331000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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