2011 BMW 550i GT Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2011 BMW 550i GT — the 4.4L V8 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2011
Engines
4.4L V8 — 268 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
TrimsBase Hatchback 4-Door
Other 2011 550i GT variants550i → · 550i GT xDrive →
Federal record2 recalls · 144 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2011 550i GT manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 876
  • Engine Performance 39,393
  • Accessories & Equipment 8,271
  • General Information 2,123
  • Body & Frame 4,833
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 178
  • Brakes 326
  • Maintenance 32
  • Collision 1,712
  • Restraints 832
  • Drivelines & Axles 755
  • Steering 519
  • Electrical 5,852
  • Suspension 954
  • Engine Mechanical 1,865
  • Transmission 699
  • Rear 74
  • Oil pressure should be more than 15
  • Pa) at 6,500

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2011 550i GT

  1. Air Bags — frontal › sensor/control module-inactive · 16V832000
    Depending on the severity of the crash, inadequate activation of the driver and/or passenger air bag.
  2. Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 16V746000
    The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. additionally, the fuel p.

Owners have filed 144 complaints and BMW has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 2011 550i GT. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2011 550i GT manual

Is this manual specific to the 2011 550i GT?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2011 model year, covering the 4.4L V8 across the Base Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.

What 2011 550i GT problems does it help with?

2 recalls are on federal record for the 2011 550i GT, covering air bags, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.

Does it include 2011 550i GT wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2011 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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