CarRecallWatchThe 2011 BMW 5 Series has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (30 reports).
2011 BMW 5 Series recalls
Loose VANOS Bolts Can Cause Engine Stall and Crash Risk
The aluminum bolts that hold the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may break.
Most common 2011 BMW 5 Series problems
Problem areas named in the 81 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 30 |
| Steering | 20 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2011 BMW 5 Series. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed as a camshaft failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number- 14V176000 ( Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000. The VIN was not available.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 5-SERIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IN WHICH THE VENT CONTROLS FAILED TO FUNCTION FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER. DUE TO THE EXTREME TEMPERATURES, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. BMW OF WILMINGTON (4920 NEW CENTRE DR, WILMINGTON, NC 28403, (910) 392-2700) STATED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED AND WAS TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TESTED AND DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE DETAILS WERE UNKNOWN. VOLVO CARS NEW BERN (3405 DOCTOR M.L.K. JR BLVD, NEW BERN, NC 28562, (252) 638-6161) DIAGNOSED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE
WHILE DRIVING WITH AC ON SMOKE STARTED COMING HEAVILY FOR THE INTERIOR AC VENTS. A VERY TOXIC SMOKE, WITH ELECTRICAL SMELL. I NOTICED THE BMW 3 SERIES HAS A RECALL ON ELECTRICAL BLOWER PROBLEM. I THINK MY CAR HAS THE SAME ISSUE.
WHILE MAKE TURNS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AXEL MAKES POPPING NOISE AND STEERING WHEEL JERKS VIOLENTLY. TOOK TO SHOP THEY SAID NOTHING FOUND WRONG WITH CAR. CV AXEL REPLACED ON BOTH SIDES PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS.ALSO NOT EVEN 10K MILES THE CAR WENT THRU 2 BELT TENSIONER CAUSING THE DRIVE BELT TO SNAP/TEAR.
MY AC FAN MOTOR HAS STARTED TO MAKE A WEIRD NOISE WHEN YOU LIFT THE FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR. THIS HAPPENS EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY
2011 BMW 5 Series questions
Does the 2011 BMW 5 Series have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2011 BMW 5 Series: Loose VANOS Bolts Can Cause Engine Stall and Crash Risk; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 BMW 5 Series?
Based on 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (30), Steering (20), Power Train (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 BMW 5 Series has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.