KnownCarProblemsBMW 5 Series Problems by Year
Owners have filed 420 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW 5 Series since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2008, 2006, 2011. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
BMW 5 Series problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 5 Series | 81 | Wheels and tires | 4 | 2 |
| 2008 5 Series | 105 | Fuel system | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 5 Series | 85 | Air bags | 7 | 4 |
| 2004 5 Series | 64 | Air bags | 6 | 1 |
20 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the BMW 5 Series
- What years of the BMW 5 Series have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2008 (105), 2006 (85), 2011 (81).
- What is the most common problem with the BMW 5 Series?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (65), engine (55), fuel system (53).
- Which BMW 5 Series years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2000 (2), 2001 (3), 2010 (6). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.