2011 BMW 7-Series

Recalls

1 recall names the 2011 BMW 7-Series. Newest first.

• Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Other fuel types › Turbo/supercharger

  Oct 20, 2011NHTSA 11V52100032,084 vehicles

  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.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Engine1
2. Fuel/propulsion system1
3. Power train1

Latest complaints

• Oct 19, 2017FL95,520 mi
  Engine
  BMW 750 I xdrive 2011 --excessive engine oil consumption and or burning. the design of the valve stem seals IS a major safety problem due to excessive oil consumption. The safety concerns are the following: 1) fire hazard. 2) property damage and personal injury 3) polluting the environment…

  BMW 750 I xdrive 2011 --excessive engine oil consumption and or burning. the design of the valve stem seals IS a major safety problem due to excessive oil consumption. The safety concerns are the following: 1) fire hazard. 2) property damage and personal injury 3) polluting the environment with excessive smoke 4) additional cost burden for consumers every time the vehicle IS stationary and at the point of acceleration, the IS a tremendous amount of smoke that IS coming out of the tail pipe. the oil measure turn to low after just 2 weeks of adding oil to the engine. for the following reasons, BMW should be held accountable and be forced to repair the engineering design flaws in their engine that burn excessive amount of oil in a short amount of time. Consumer should not have to carry the cost burden of repairing this design flaws. As an owner, I am very disappointed in BMW

• Jun 29, 2017NY47,049 mi
  Power train
  Electric auxiliary water pump failure on my 2011 BMW 750li xdrive. Should be covered in recall (nhtsa campaign number 11v521000). However, BMW refused to honor recall. Took in to ray catena BMW of westchester (543 tarrytown rd., white plains, ny 10607, 914-761-5555) on 6/27/2017. Showed them…

  Electric auxiliary water pump failure on my 2011 BMW 750li xdrive. Should be covered in recall (nhtsa campaign number 11v521000). However, BMW refused to honor recall. Took in to ray catena BMW of westchester (543 tarrytown rd., white plains, ny 10607, 914-761-5555) on 6/27/2017. Showed them printout of nhtsa campaign number 11v521000. Service manager said even though the recall included the 2011 BMW 750li xdrive, my specific car was not part of the recall. I had to come out of pocket $949.31 to have the part replaced. *Js

• Apr 8, 2015TN68,000 mi
  Fuel/propulsion system
  Since I bought this car in 2012, after warranty the car has constant breakdowns, I have spent >3500 dollars in last year, again got a message "drive train malfunction" about a week ago, took to dealer roadshow BMW in memphis, they said high fuel pump and plugs need to be replaced in about $1000, I…

  Since I bought this car in 2012, after warranty the car has constant breakdowns, I have spent >3500 dollars in last year, again got a message "drive train malfunction" about a week ago, took to dealer roadshow BMW in memphis, they said high fuel pump and plugs need to be replaced in about $1000, I agreed and left car, two days later they called that there IS another 'plate leaking oil' and needs another $1000 repair. This was not there when I left the care. I called BMW customer service first time, about 6 months ago, with out help, and again yesterday. My car IS in shop at dealer.i came to know that this fuel pump problem IS very commonly reported in BMW but surprisingly company has not recalled it or accepting responsibility. This IS a dangerous situation that could result in fatal accidents and injuries. BMW should be held responsible for repairs and recalls and fixing these problems before fatal injuries occur. *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.
• 10244242Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
• 10215024The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
• 10059005Engine failure warning and reduced engine output will occur due to high-pressure pump failure.
• 10058483BMW: procedural information on the installation of fuel system low pressure sensor and not correctly installed will lead to failure of low pressure sensor and metal supply line. Model 2008-14.
• 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.
• 10057527BMW: selective catalyst reduction module (scr) has a stored fault, pressure build up IS low, causing service engine soon light to illuminate. *
• 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.
• 10057337BMW: due to debris entering oil passage of engine, it will knock and lose power, during cylinder head mating surfaces and cleaning of engine block after repair to engine.
• 10056099BMW: when using iphone, various connectivity failures occur, such as disconnection of call, list of contacts incomplete, due to the variants and software used. Model 2008-2014.
• 10056095BMW: the position of an affected tire IS incorrectly displayed, when tire pressure IS low, in instrument cluster and control display (cd), due to software error. Model 2011 f 01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, 25 (X3).
• 10052366BMW: on some activehybrid (3,5,7), the high voltage battery IS cooled by refrigerant and IS regulated by expansion valve at base of battery and it can become stuck in open position, either permanently or intermittently. Models F02H, F10H, F30H. No model years listed.
• 10052365BMW: warning lamps are illuminated for the dsc, ABS and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. Models 2012 F25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71, 84.
• 10052359BMW: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel injector, can lead to an internal failure due to incorrect operation and would need to be repaired and/or replaced. Models F01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, E70, 71. No model years listed.
• 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.
• 10052011BMW: fuel tank pressure. Check engine light may illuminate with a fault code of 19401b. This light indicates that the pressure may be low as opposed to ambient.
• 10051970BMW: high battery discharge warning: battery needs replacement. The "high battery discharge warning" will illuminate on the central information display (cid). Updated 05/13/2013 updated 11/1/13.
• 10046859BMW: due to damaged seal ring, during assembly, engine oil IS leaking from engine oil pump volume control valve gasket seal ring. Models E70, E71, F01, F02, F04, F07, F10, F12, F13. No model years listed.
• 10045300BMW: cruise control IS operating at 40 miles per hour, when high voltage battery discharges, due to possibly installed incorrect or non approved size tires and wheels on vehicle.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10043689BMW: after a few miles or several thousand miles, check control message, hybrid malfunction, may appear after programming of software for vehicle.
• 10042655BMW: bulletin providing information regarding insufficient eme (electric motor electronics) module software status and the failure of the eme.
• 10042470BMW: when driving off or during a load reversal, a clicking noise IS heard from the rear axle.
• 10041991BMW: problem with instrument cluster and/or hud displays switching partially off or completely intermittently. Situation may last until next power cycle.
• 10041408BMW: changes have been made to the vehicles display elements of the tire pressure monitor system.
• 10040174BMW: the cable for the outside door handle on both front doors may not be watertight. Water and/or dirt may enter the cable and make the handle difficult to move.
• 10040046BMW: when outside temp IS below freezing the outside doors will not close or are difficult to open. A door cable has moisture intrusion and freezes.
• 10039767BMW: a process has been created to identify causes of customer complaints related to the tank ventilation valve. Updated 4/24/12.
• 10039766BMW: damage to the high voltage battery could occur because there IS a needed software update. Updated 5/1/2012.
• 10039764BMW: a noise IS heard from the engine while running. The alternator drive belt tensioner IS loose and/or shows wear.
• 10038217BMW: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. Updated on 4/24/2013.
• 10037700BMW: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. The service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power.
• 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.

Every BMW 7-Series model year

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