2011 Bmw 7-Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo/Supercharger 2011-10-20 · campaign 11V521000 · 32,084 vehicles
Defect: 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: THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (49)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2025-03-27 · B110614 · Service Campaign
this bulletin outlines the customer care package program that has been designed exclusively for bmwvehicles with the n63 engine. vehicles with the n63 high performance engine are engineered with efficientdynamics that provides fueleconomy without compromising on its “class leading” power and perform
Structure:body 2025-02-20 · B650425 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle has the air bag warning lamp on after a body shop has made repairs. there is a fault code stored in the air bag control module acsm3: 930a5b airbag sensor, door, front left: open circuit 30a65 airbag sensor, door, front right: open circuit
Electrical System 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the 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 ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-12-20 · B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine 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, rec
Equipment 2023-11-22 · B653423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customers may state that the alarm system (dwa) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. depending on the vehicleã¢ââs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. additionally, the red anti-theft alarm led in
Showing the 6 most recent of 49 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-10-19 · Engine · 95,520 mi“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…”
2017-06-29 · Power Train · 47,049 mi“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 mana…”
2015-04-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 68,000 mi“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 tha…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.