BMW F07 5 Series Gran Turismo
2010–2017 · 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07) · N55, N63 V8
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Models and engines by year
US-market models. Chassis codes: F07. Not sure which one you have? The VIN check decodes year, model and engine.
Bulletins and recalls by year
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| Year | Service bulletins | NHTSA recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 2 |
| 2011 | 5 | 1 |
| 2012 | 13 | 1 |
| 2013 | 58 | 0 |
| 2014 | 65 | 1 |
| 2015 | 48 | 0 |
| 2016 | 65 | 1 |
| 2017 | 77 | 1 |
| 2018 | 37 | 1 |
| 2019 | 38 | 0 |
| 2020 | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Counted by the year BMW filed each document with NHTSA; each chart has its own scale. More filings in a year doesn't by itself mean a less reliable car.
Production
| What | Units | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sixth-generation 5 Series family sold, including the Gran Turismo BMW does not break out the Gran Turismo | more than 2 million | BMW UK media information |
Figures are copied as each source publishes them (retrieved October 18, 2026). "Sold" figures are BMW's reported sales, not production counts. Where we add numbers up, they come from one source. We leave out anything that hasn't been published.
Repair prices for the F07
These repairs apply to engines used in the F07. We don't have a F07-specific estimate for them yet. Each job page shows sourced owner prices from other chassis with the same engine, and you can ask us to price the job for your car.
N55 oil filter housing gasket (OFHG)
No estimate for the F07 yet · see prices on other chassisN55 valve cover / valve cover gasket (PCV)
No estimate for the F07 yet · see prices on other chassisN52 / N54 / N55 electric water pump + thermostat
No estimate for the F07 yet · see prices on other chassisN55 oil pan gasket
No estimate for the F07 yet · see prices on other chassisVANOS solenoids (intake / exhaust)
No estimate for the F07 yet · see prices on other chassisN55 ignition coils (all six)
No estimate for the F07 yet · see prices on other chassisN55 charge pipe (intercooler to throttle) replacement
No estimate for the F07 yet · see prices on other chassisN63 valve stem seals (oil burning / blue smoke)
No estimate for the F07 yet · see prices on other chassisN63 turbo coolant lines (coolant leak in the hot V)
No estimate for the F07 yet · see prices on other chassisN63 valve cover gaskets (both banks)
No estimate for the F07 yet · see prices on other chassisNHTSA safety recalls 8
- Recall 18V248: engine 550I, 550I GRAN TURISMO, 650I, 750I, 750LI, 760LI, ACTIVE HYBRID 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, X5, X5 M, X6, X6 ACTIVEHYBRID, X6 M, 2008–2012. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
- Recall 17V067: constant velocity joint 1 SERIES M, 135I, 335D, 335I, 535I, 535I GRAN TURISMO, 550I GRAN TURISMO, 740I, 740LI, Z4, 2011–2012. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break.
- Recall 16V746: fuel pump 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 528I, 535I, 535I ACTIVEHYBRID, 550I, 640I, 650I, X5, X6, X6 ACTIVEHYBRID, 2007–2012. 0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDri
- Recall 14V176: engine 128I, 135I, 328I, 335I, 528I, 535I, 535I GRAN TURISMO, 640I, X3 SAV, X5 SAV, X6 SAV, Z4, 2010–2012. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break.
- Recall 12V161: turbo/supercharger 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 6 SERIES, 7-SERIES, X5 SAV, X6 SAV, 2011–2012. BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2012 6-SERIES CONVERTIBLE, 7-SERIES, X5 SAV, AND X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.
- Recall 11V521: turbo/supercharger 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 7-SERIES, X5, X6, 2008–2011. 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 AUXILI
- Recall 10V331: fuel gauge system 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 2010–2011. BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2010 AND 2011 5-SERIES AND 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 12 THROUGH JULY 1, 2010.
- Recall 10V047: labels 550I GRAN TURISMO, 7-SERIES, 2009–2010. BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 7-SERIES AND MODEL YEAR 2010 550i GRAND TURISMO VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLE'S ARE EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE PRESSURE LABEL INDICATING THAT THE V
Matched from NHTSA's public recall file by model and model year. A recall may cover only some cars from a year, and it may already have been done on yours. Check by VIN →
Service bulletins on file 479
- SIB 01 01 22 Oil consumption class-action settlement Oil consumption class-action settlement on BMW E60/F01/F02/F06 and other models (2009–2019); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. Service bulletin · Jan 2026
- SIB 01 14 23 Crankcase vent valve (PCV) warranty extension Crankcase vent valve (PCV) warranty extension on BMW G01/G02/G11/G12 and other models (2016–2021); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Service bulletin · Nov 2023
- SIB 01 21 18 Oil consumption service information Oil consumption service information on BMW E60/E70/E71/E72 and other models (2007–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Jun 2021
- SIB 11 01 20 Oil filter housing cracking Oil filter housing cracking on BMW G01/G02/G05/G07 and other models (2012–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Jun 2021
- SIB 01 13 21 Electric water pump class-action settlement Electric water pump class-action settlement on N54/N55 engines (2007–2019); covers eligible repairs and reimbursement under the court settlement. Service bulletin · May 2021
- SIB 11 02 08 VANOS reduced power VANOS reduced power on BMW E46/E60/E61/E70 and other models (2006–2015); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Sep 2020
- SIB 11 12 16 Crankcase ventilation no-start Crankcase ventilation no-start on BMW E60/F01/F02/F06 and other models (2009–2017); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Jul 2019
- NHTSA 10162395 VANOS rattle VANOS rattle on N55 engines (2006–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Jul 2019
- NHTSA 10162417 Oil consumption no-start Oil consumption no-start on N63 engines (2007–2013); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Jul 2019
- SIB 11 08 15 Valve stem seals rough running Valve stem seals rough running on N63/S63 engines (2007–2016); the fix is replacing the affected part. Service bulletin · Sep 2018
BMW service bulletins and warranty extensions filed with NHTSA that list the F07. Showing the 10 most relevant; see the F07 common problems page for the most frequent bulletin topics.
F07 specs
BMW's US figures we have on file run from 300 hp (535i Gran Turismo) to 445 hp (550i xDrive Gran Turismo), with 0-60 mph as quick as 4.7 s.
No manual gearbox appears in the EPA listings for this chassis. Full F07 specs: every US engine, transmission and drive by year →
Common problems & maintenance
F07 buyer's guide → F07 paint and option codes F07 coding list F07 common problems → F07 maintenance schedule →
Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.
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