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…
BMW 5 Series Recall Statistics
Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.
Recalls by Year
Most Common Components
Most Severe Recalls
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…