Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the BMW 5 Series. Hover a bar for the count.
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Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2008 BMW 5 Series - 131 complaints
- 2006 BMW 5 Series - 125 complaints
- 2011 BMW 5 Series - 96 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2004 BMW 5 Series - 89 complaints
- 2006 BMW 5 Series - 125 complaints
- 2008 BMW 5 Series - 131 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 BMW 5 Series | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 BMW 5 Series | 96 | 4 |
| 2010 BMW 5 Series | 9 | 5 |
| 2009 BMW 5 Series | 6 | 3 |
| 2008 BMW 5 Series | 131 | 3 |
| 2007 BMW 5 Series | 22 | 3 |
| 2006 BMW 5 Series | 125 | 7 |
| 2005 BMW 5 Series | 26 | 4 |
| 2004 BMW 5 Series | 89 | 6 |
| 2003 BMW 5 Series | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 BMW 5 Series | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 BMW 5 Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 BMW 5 Series | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 BMW 5 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 BMW 5 Series | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 BMW 5 Series | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 BMW 5 Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 BMW 5 Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 BMW 5 Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 BMW 5 Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 BMW 5 Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 BMW 5 Series | 0 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V821000 | 2023 | Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Cou |
| 23V707000 | 2010-2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series |
| 22V119000 | 2006-2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i) |
| 12V161000 | 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2012 6-SERIES CONVERTIBLE, 7-SERIES, X5 SAV, AND X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDE |
| 12V126000 | 2004-2010 | Electrical System | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES. THE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECT |
| 11V521000 | 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 7-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 X5 SAV, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 |
| 10V446000 | 2004-2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBR |
| 10V331000 | 2010-2011 | Fuel System, Other | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2010 AND 2011 5-SERIES AND 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 12 THROUGH JULY 1, 2010. THE VEHICLE'S FUEL LEVEL SENSOR WITH |
| 08V384000 | 2004-2006 | Air Bags | BMW IS RECALLING 200,000 MY 2006 3 SERIES SPORT SEAT, MY 2004-2006 5 SERIES STANDARD AND SPORT SEAT, AND MY 2004-2006 X3 PASSENGER VEHICLES. DEPENDING ON THE MANNER AND FREQUENCY O |
| 06V277000 | 2006 | Suspension | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOWER RUBBER MOUNT OF THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY NOT ADHERE CORRECTLY TO ITS HOUSING WITHI |
| 06V187000 | 2006 | Suspension | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NUTS WHICH SECURE THE FRONT AXLE CONTROL ARM AND TENSION STRUT TO THE FRONT WHEEL HUB MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. OVER TIME THE |
| 05V504000 | 2005-2006 | Power Train | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE. |
| 04V575000 | 2004 | Seats | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT HEATING SYSTEMS, UPON ENTERING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, EXCESSIVE CONTACT WITH THE SIDE BOLSTER THAT IS CONTAINED IN THE SEAT |
| 04V344000 | 2004 | Power Train | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8 AND 12 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL (EMC) UNITS WERE NOT PRODUCED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. |
| 04V303000 | 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8-CYLINDER ENGINES, A CIRCULAR RETENTION CLIP AT THE QUICK-RELEASE COUPLING ALONG THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS INADVERTENTLY NOT INSTALLED. |
| 04V183000 | 1996-1997 | Suspension | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO LONG EXPOSURES TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE MATERIAL STRUCTURE OF THE FRONT SPRING STRUT PLATE COULD BE AFFECTED. IN |