2011 BMW 7-Series Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 BMW 7-Series.

20102012
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2011 BMW 7-Series Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Engine Problems

#21 complaints

Fuel System

#31 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 BMW 7-Series.

Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2011 BMW 7-Series

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~32,084 vehicles.

11V521000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo/supercharger
~32,084 affected

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.

Other BMW 7-Series Years

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2011 BMW 7-Series — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2011 BMW 7-Series reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 BMW 7-Series has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 BMW 7-Series?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (1 complaints); Fuel System (1 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2011 BMW 7-Series have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 32,084 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2011 BMW 7-Series?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full BMW 7-Series reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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