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BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo since 2010, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 2011 model year has 4 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and acceleration problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
4
Worst year
2011
Model years
2010-2011

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo years to avoid

No model year of the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20102011

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    3
  • Engine
    3
  • Wheels
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2011-4Engine40
2010-3Fuel system30

Recalls 4

See all 4 recalls for the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Questions about the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

What years of the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo?

Fuel system, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by engine (3) and wheels (1).

How many recalls does the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo have?

4 recalls between 2010 and 2011. The 2011 model year has the most, with 4.

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