CarRecallWatchThe 2012 BMW 550i Gran Turismo has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (1 report).
2012 BMW 550i Gran Turismo recalls
Electric water pump can overheat and cause a fire
The electric auxiliary water pump in these vehicles may fail, causing its circuit board to overheat.
Most common 2012 BMW 550i Gran Turismo problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
IN THE MIDDLE OF LAST YEAR MY CAR BEGAN TO CONSUME MORE MOTOR OIL THE FREQUENCY WAS ONE LITER EVERY MONTH AND THEN IT HAS BEEN MORE FREQUENT, WITH THE PASSAGE OF MONTHS THE BMW HAS AN INTENSE DRIP OF OIL WHICH IS NOT NORMAL DRIP ON THE TOP OF THE ENGINE, DRIPPING DOWN THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE, I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO, BMW IN THE UNITED STATES HAS IGNORED THESE PROBLEMS, BMW WORKERS HAVE TOLD ME THAT THE CARS MANUFACTURED IN 2012 (X5, X6, N63, ALL SERIES 5, HAVE PRESENTED PROBLEMS OF INJECTORS, SPARK PLUGS, COILS, OIL BLEACHING, THIS BMW KNOWS BUT DOES NOT TAKE ACTION ON THESE PROBLEMS, TODAY I HAVE MY CAR PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO USE IT, WHEN I START EXPELLING A
REAR DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN WHEN THE VEHICLE SITS OVER NIGHT. LOOKS LIKE A LEAK IN THE AIR SUSPENSION.
2012 BMW 550i Gran Turismo questions
Does the 2012 BMW 550i Gran Turismo have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 BMW 550i Gran Turismo: Electric water pump can overheat and cause a fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW 550i Gran Turismo?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1), Engine (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 BMW 550i Gran Turismo has been fixed?
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