The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 10V-331 (10V331000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Component | Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system |
| Report date | July 22, 2010 |
| Owners notified | October 18, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 6,080 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Plus 2 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 10V-331 repair free?
Yes. BMW dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 6,080 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.