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BMW 550I Gran TurismoModel year report

2011 BMW 550I Gran Turismo Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
100,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 4.4L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 BMW 550I Gran Turismo (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2011 BMW 550I Gran Turismo. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 287 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 96 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 56 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

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.”

NHTSA complaint #11234104, filed 2019-07, 109,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 68,000 and 109,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5033%50–750%75–10067%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 100,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2017201832019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 BMW 550I Gran Turismo version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
550i Gran Turismo RWD4.4L 8-cyl8-speed automatic152218$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2011 BMW 550I Gran Turismo → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 287 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 287 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 550I Gran Turismo

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20117100,0002—18—Not enough data
2010991,7502———Not enough data

All BMW 550I Gran Turismo model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 BMW 550I Gran Turismo have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2011 BMW 550I Gran Turismo as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 BMW 550I Gran Turismo is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2011 BMW 550I Gran Turismo been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 BMW 550I Gran Turismo get?

The EPA rates the 2011 BMW 550I Gran Turismo (550i Gran Turismo, 4.4L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 BMW 550I Gran Turismo reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,000 miles and the middle half falls between 68,000 and 109,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.