
Vehicle statistics
BMW 5 Series
409 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.
Worst year: 2008 · 98 complaints
Most reported problem areas: Air Bags
Complaints by model year
Most reported problem areas
Recalls with manufacturer remedy (7)
2006 Suspension (06V187000)
Dealers WILL Retighten THE Front AXLE Control ARM AND Tension Strut NUTS TO THE Correct Specifications FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON JUNE 28, 2006. Owners MAY Contact BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
2006 Power Train (05V504000)
Dealers WILL Repair AND Replace THE Automatic Transmission Guide Plate FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON November 30, 2005. Owners MAY Contact BMW AT 1-800-332-4269.
2005 Air Bags (08V384000)
Dealers WILL Rework THE Front Passenger SEAT Sensor MAT SO THAT External Force Application TO THE SEAT DOES NOT Cause A Crack TO THE MAT. THE Recall Began ON November 6, 2008. BMW WILL ALSO Extend THE Warranty ON These Vehicles TO 10 Years FROM First Registration Without ANY Mileage Limit. Owners MAY Contact BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
2004 Electrical System (12V126000)
BMW WILL Notify Owners, AND Dealers WILL Inspect AND Secure THE Battery BOLT Cable Connection AS Necessary, FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON April 30, 2012. Owners MAY Contact BMW Customer Relations AND Services AT 1-800-525-7417.
2004 Fuel System, Gasoline (04V303000)
Dealers WILL Install A Circular Retention CLIP AT THE Quick-Release Coupling Along THE FUEL Supply LINE. THE Recall Began ON JULY 5, 2004. Owners Should Contact BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
2003 Steering (19E058000)
ZF has notified the parts distributors, instructing them to inform the end customer. ZF will reimburse them for the affected parts. The recall began August 28, 2019.
1997 Suspension (04V183000)
Dealers WILL Install A Retaining CLIP TO THE Underside OF THE Front Spring Strut Plates. THE Recall Began MAY 17, 2004. Owners Should Contact BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
CodMec cases on this model
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