Most common 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo problems
Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
BMW 550i Gran Turismo complaints by model year
2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time.
Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017.
What 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo owners say
Electrical system
I feel that is should have been a recall on my car. From the start was told the car checked out however had to get another starter, transmission case, blocks etc. I spent over 14K and still have problem with repairs that I thought was covered. Now ac blower gone after picking up from the dealer less than a month ago. Bad purchase now out of money and car still needs repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo. The contact stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to receive the recall repair for NHTSA campaign number: 18V248000 (engine and engine cooling). BMW of south atlanta (4171 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 30291, [phone]) and global imports BMW (500 interstate north pkwy se, atlanta, ga 30339, [phone]) informed the contact that she would need to wait to receive a second notice to schedule a recall repair appointment. In addition, there was a progressing failure with the battery cables. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was not included in a recall campaign concerning the battery cables. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Engine & cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo. The contact stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to receive the recall repair for NHTSA campaign number: 18V248000 (engine and engine cooling). BMW of south atlanta (4171 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 30291, [phone]) and global imports BMW (500 interstate north pkwy se, atlanta, ga 30339, [phone]) informed the contact that she would need to wait to receive a second notice to schedule a recall repair appointment. In addition, there was a progressing failure with the battery cables. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was not included in a recall campaign concerning the battery cables. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
N 63 engine failure: this engine replacement is part of the bang settlement. I got a replacement engine for which I spent almost as much as the value of the car. So called new engine continues to consume oil. Basically BMW replaced the engine that they should have kn own is defective. A recall should have been issued on this engine and this car ling time ago. BMW is getting away knowingly replacing defective e engine with defective ones.
2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo?
The electrical system — 3 complaints, 43% of all complaints for this model year, most often about 12v/24v/48v battery › cables. Next are the engine & cooling (3) and transmission & drivetrain (2).
How many recalls does the 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo, the most recent from April 18, 2018 (engine). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 100,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.