Across the 15 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 58 recall campaigns and 1,524 owner complaints for the BMW 5 Series. The 2011 model year has the most complaints (479).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 13 | 3 | Not rated | 30 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 28 | 2 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 16 | 3 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 40 | 7 | Not rated | 27 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 38 | 2 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 100 | 2 | 5 of 5 | 23 | |
| 2014 | 6 | 151 | 5 | 5 of 5 | 23 | |
| 2013 | 4 | 127 | 2 | 5 of 5 | 23 | |
| 2012 | 5 | 194 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 23 | |
| 2011 | 7 | 479 | 9 | 5 of 5 | 22 | |
| 2001 | 6 | 65 | 5 | Not rated | 19 | |
| 2000 | 4 | 75 | 3 | Not rated | 19 | |
| 1999 | 2 | 70 | 7 | Not rated | 19 | |
| 1998 | 3 | 59 | 2 | Not rated | 19 | |
| 1997 | 3 | 69 | 5 | Not rated | 19 |
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 69 |
| 1998 | 59 |
| 1999 | 70 |
| 2000 | 75 |
| 2001 | 65 |
| 2011 | 479 |
| 2012 | 194 |
| 2013 | 127 |
| 2014 | 151 |
| 2015 | 100 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2024 | 13 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.