BMW 5 Series
Owner complaints to NHTSA for model years 2016–2022, the systems they concern and the trouble codes owners quote. Engines are from fueleconomy.gov.
Owner complaints266
Model year with most complaints2016
Crashes · fires · injuries reported20 · 8 · 23
Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Engines | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 83 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo; 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo; 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo; 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | |
| 2018 | 81 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo; 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo; 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo; 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | |
| 2019 | 40 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo; 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo; 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | |
| 2020 | 16 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo; 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo; 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | |
| 2021 | 28 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo; 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo; 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | |
| 2022 | 18 | 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo; 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo; 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo |
Most reported systems
| System | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 73 | |
| Air bags | 56 | |
| Engine | 49 | |
| Unknown or other | 31 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 30 | |
| Seat belts | 29 | |
| Power train | 22 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | |
| Seats | 14 | |
| Service brakes | 12 |
Generic codes owners quote
| Code | Meaning | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| P2004 | Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Open (Bank 1) | 1 |
A complaint can list several systems. Counts are for the US market; more complaints can simply mean more cars sold.