Common problems with the BMW 5 Series
Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the BMW 5 Series, for which BMW has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.
If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your BMW 5 Series. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.
The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your BMW 5 Series have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.
Latest 5 Series Issues in the EU
The ignition unit of the head airbag may separate from the inflator and enter the vehicle’s interior when the airbag is … .
A short circuit in the high-voltage battery could occur during initial charging due to a particle in the form of a … .
The press-in force of the counterbalance shaft’s bearing shells may not have met the specifications, which could cause the counterbalance shaft … .
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: BMW 5 Series Owners’ Reviews.
Latest 5 Series Issues in the UK
- BMW 5 SERIES (2020) – THE REAR DRIVESHAFTS DURABILITYon 29. 03. 2021
BMW 5 SERIES (19/06/2020 – 01/07/2020) RECALL: Problem description: The rear driveshafts may not fulfil the durability requirements.
- BMW 5 SERIES (2021) – THE BRAKE DISCSon 15. 03. 2021
BMW 5 SERIES (27/01/2021 – 05/02/2021) RECALL: Problem description: Affected vehicles may be fitted with brake discs that were not produced ... .
- BMW 5 SERIES (2014 – 2018) – THE EGR COOLER COULD LEAKon 09. 02. 2021
BMW 5 SERIES (02/07/2014 – 19/06/2018) RECALL: Problem description: Leaking glycol coolant could create, in combination with soot and oil sediments ... .
