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BMW 5 Series Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

103
Total Recalls
4.3
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.2)
24
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
2 D
2001
4 F
2002
4 C
2003
2 B
2006
4 F
2007
3 F
2008
3 F
2009
2 D
2010
2 D
2011
6 F
2012
5 F
2013
4 F
2014
6 F
2015
4 F
2016
7 F
2017
2 B
2018
6 F
2019
2 B
2020
7 F
2021
10 F
2022
5 F
2023
3 D
2024
6 D
2025
4 D

Most Common Components

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12
AIR BAGS
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
POWER TRAIN
4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3
BACK OVER PREVENTION
3
SEAT BELTS
2
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE — The air bag control unit in your 530i or 540i xDrive is the brain of the safety system that deploys your air bags in case of a crash. In some 2025 models, it might have been made i…

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE — The brake control module in your vehicle is like the brain of your brake system. It helps your car's power brakes work properly and ensures your Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and …

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE — The integrated brake system is a critical component that helps assist your brakes when you press the pedal. In certain 2023-2025 BMW and Rolls-Royce models, this system might not w…

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT — The driveshaft in your vehicle is like a long metal rod that connects the transmission to the rear wheels, helping your vehicle move. In some 2022-2026 and 2021-2023 BMW models, th…

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — The mechatronics unit in your transmission is a complex computer that helps your car shift gears smoothly. In some 2022 BMW models, this unit might not have been put together corre…

Best Years (Fewest Recalls)

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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