2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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 complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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, 2014 electrical issue 2. Feb 19, 2014 fuel injector permanent malfunction battery charge 3. Mar 31, 2014 fuel pump replaced 4. May 2014 electrical issues 5. June 19, 2014 electrical issue / coolant leak (or fuel injector) / alternator failure 6. June 27, 2014 turbo seals leaking (mileage 49,529). *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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 incident with the reduction in power has occurred at different speeds and the terrain was different. Each time it IS taken to BMW I was told they cannot find the problem. The technician suggested I turn the vehicle on and off about ten times after putting fuel in it. That did not, nor has not solved the problem. After viewing other complaints on this series I have found I' am not the only person having this problem. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline · Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system
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 time of purchase, and we were never informed of a recall by this dealer or by BMW at any time afterwards. We only found out about the recall when we visited another dealer in late june, 8 months later, and, as a courtesy, they checked the key fob information and found there was an outstanding recall. We took the vehicle in on june 27 to have the repair done. Fortunately, the vehicle did not experience a failure in the interim! as a safety engineer and investigator I find this to be inexcusable. How many other recalls are out there on the road without any notice from BMW? *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
- 10247567Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CDA594 - Message (- 0x33E) missing, receiver DME, transmitter TFE
- 10245422Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicles equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. Additionally, the red anti-theft alarm LED in the interior mirror does not briefly flash every 2 seconds, indicating the alarm is armed.
- 10182619Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.
- 10057568BMW: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. Model 2008-14 F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25.
- 10057341BMW: malfunction warning light for engine IS illuminated due to purge air system micro leakage and ventilation of fuel tank from contamination.
- 10057338BMW: on certain vehicles, engine timing chain should be checked for early stages of wear, and a repair solution should be provided. Updated 9/25/15. Updated 10/6/15.
- 10052014BMW: seat mat replacement. The wrong coding IS in the spare part. There IS an update for the cis mat replacement. Models F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F12, F13. Model years not given. Updated 12/6/13.
- 10052012BMW: battery has an increased demand due to developemental process of the electrical system. This IS causing the batter to need to undergo an energy diagnosis.
- 10051912Airbag warning lamp illuminated; shorted wire in front seat harness. BMW models F07, and F10. Model years 2009-2013.
- 10045283BMW: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp IS illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. Updated 10/31/12. Models 2010 E70, 71, 82, 88, 90, 92, 93, F07, 10, 12, 13, 25. Updated 1/18/13. Updated 4/18/2013. Updated 05/13/2013 updated 5/19/15.
- 10045282BMW: while driving vehicle, at times would be rough running; white or blue smoke seen exiting exhaust system and the engine oil IS consumed above specifications. Updated 1/11/13.
- 10044288BMW: the engine malfunction due to excessive temperatures occurring because of vapors forming in fuel systems. Models 2010-2011 F07, 10, 12, 13. Updated 1/18/13. Updated on 4/18/2013. Updated 7/10/13.
- 10044281BMW: see document search button for owner letter. On certain model year 2008-2011 vehicles, a defect involving the electric auxiliary water pump can over heat or fail to cool engine and fire may occur in vehicle or engine compartment.
- 10043910BMW: delay in engine response. Updated 08/06/2014
- 10043862BMW: electronic malfunction and various check control messages are displayed in cid (central information display) and instrument cluster. Models 2009-2012 E70, E71, E72, E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F12, F13, F25. Updated 11/2/12.
- 10041990BMW: final report indicates instrument cluster has failed when vehicle IS programmed with ista/p. Vehicle programming IS completed once power cycle has been carried out.
- 10041407BMW: service engine soon light IS on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored. Updated on 4/24/2013.
- 10040845BMW: loss of performance and turbocharger noise due to the oil supply restricted, causing oil starvation and resulting in the seizing of the turbocharger assembly. Updated 7/09/13. Updated 9/25/15.
- 10038217BMW: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. Updated on 4/24/2013.
- 10037061BMW: a fault for oil wear IS stored in the memory, but it does not illuminate the warning lamp.
- 10037025BMW: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10036979BMW: a new technical process has been created for BMW to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
- 10035009BMW vehicle: teileclearing for diagnostic module tank leakage (dmtl) system. Teileclearing process has been developed to help identify the root causes of customer complaints relating to the dmtl system (e.g., evaporative system leaks, check filler cap message, etc.). This process can help expedite the defect eradication process, once the root cause been determined. No model years listed. Updated 8/3/11. Updated 8/10/11. Updated 4/24/12.
- 10034673BMW: incorrect fuel level displayed. The vehicle loses power or will not start. The fuel system may be empty although the fuel gauge indicates fuel IS present. Various misfire faults and/or faults related to the high pressure fuel system may be stored in the dme memory. Interference between the right side fuel level sensor and the fuel tank service valve pipe.
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