The 2001 BMW 5 Series has a risk grade of F. This grade is calculated from 4 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

The 2001 BMW 5 Series has 4 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

The most severe recall for the 2001 BMW 5 Series is classified as critical. This indicates a life-threatening safety issue that should be addressed promptly.

This model year has 4 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

The fan in your cooling system is a critical part that helps keep your engine from overheating. In certain models, the fan's motor can fail, causing the fan to stop working. If the fan stops working, your engine could overheat, causing damage and potentially leading to a fire in the front of the engine compartment. This could also happen while you're driving, which is extremely serious. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty fan with a new one at no cost to you. Just schedule a service appointment when you get the recall notice, and they'll take care of it for free.

The fan in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps keep your engine cool. It's controlled by an electronic system that can fail if the fan motor breaks. If the fan fails, your engine could overheat, causing serious damage. In the worst-case scenario, a fire could start in the engine compartment. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty fan with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible and contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117 if you don't receive the free repair within a reasonable time. This timing describes the original 2001 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

The frontal air bag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys in a crash to protect you. But in certain 2000-2004 models with a specific type of steering wheel, the air bag's inflator can fail, causing it to explode. If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could fly towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. Your BMW dealer will inspect the steering wheel to see if it's one of the affected ones. If it is, they'll replace the air bag module for free, so schedule an appointment after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2019 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

The air bag system in your vehicle is controlled by a computer that ensures your front and side air bags deploy correctly in case of a crash. However, there's a chance this computer could malfunction and accidentally deploy the air bags while driving. If this happens, the air bags could deploy unexpectedly and cause serious injury to anyone in the vehicle. Additionally, the battery safety terminal could be activated, causing the starter cable to disconnect and making it impossible to restart the engine. Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag control module at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer, and you can contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117 to start the process. This timing describes the original 2003 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.