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BMW 5 Series Saloon recalls
17 official recall campaigns for the BMW 5 Series Saloon, published by vehicle safety authorities in UK, covering model years 1997–2025. The most recent was issued in 2026 (2 that year). A recall applies to specific build dates and VINs, so check yours before assuming it's affected — or not.
- 17 campaigns
- 15 rated high risk
- Latest: 2026
- 🇬🇧 UK
Common BMW 5 Series Saloon recall issues
The parts and failures that come up most often in these campaigns.
- Engine 3
- Airbags 3
- Steering 2
BMW 5 Series Saloon recalls by year
- 2026 · 2
- 2025 · 2
- 2024 · 7
- 2023 · 2
- 2022 · 4
BMW 5 Series Saloon recalls in 2026 (2)
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BMW 5 SERIES SALOON, 5 SERIES TOURING, 7 SERIES SALOON — Checking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness (UK)High risk
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BMW X3, X4, X5 — Replace the Engine Starter Motor (UK)High risk
BMW 5 Series Saloon recalls in 2025 (2)
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BMW 3 SERIES, X5, X6 — Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs) (UK)High risk
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BMW 1 SERIES 5 DOOR HATCH, 1 SERIES 3 DOOR HATCH, X3 — Replace the Engine Starter Motor (UK)Medium
BMW 5 Series Saloon recalls in 2024 (7)
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BMW X5, X7, XM — Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement (UK)High risk
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BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE, 5 SERIES GT, 5 SERIES SALOON — Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5 (UK)High risk
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BMW 5 SERIES SALOON, 5 SERIES TOURING, 7 SERIES SALOON — Replace Double Universal Joint (Steering) (UK)High risk
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BMW 1 Series Hatchback, X5M, X6M — Integrated Braking System (UK)High risk
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BMW 5 SERIES SALOON, 5 SERIES TOURING, X5 — Replace VANOS bolts N51 N52 N55 (UK)Medium
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BMW X5M, X6M, X5 — Integrated Braking System (UK)High risk
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BMW 5 SERIES SALOON — ISOFIX fixing G60 (UK)High risk
BMW 5 Series Saloon recalls in 2023 (2)
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BMW 5 SERIES SALOON, 7 SERIES SALOON, X3 — Check Steering Wheel and Rework Ground Connection (UK)High risk
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BMW 4 SERIES COUPE, 2 SERIES ACTIVE TOURER, 3 SERIES GT — A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may caHigh risk
BMW 5 Series Saloon recalls in 2022 (4)
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BMW 5 SERIES SALOON, 7 SERIES SALOON, 7 SERIES SALOON LWB — In rare cases the starter motor can inadvertently be activated permanently presenting a risk of a thermal event (UK)High risk
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BMW M5, 5 SERIES SALOON, 5 SERIES TOURING — Screw connections of some seats and seatbelts may not have been properly tightened during vehicle production (UK)High risk
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BMW X4, 7 SERIES SALOON LWB, X3 — Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold (UK)High risk
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BMW 5 SERIES SALOON, X1, 3 SERIES TOURING — The exhaust gas recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident (UK)High risk
BMW 5 Series Saloon recalls by country
| Country | Campaigns | Official recall check |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 UK | 17 | DVSA · registration or VIN lookup |
How to check if your BMW 5 Series Saloon has a recall
A recall covers specific build dates and vehicle identification numbers (VINs), not every BMW 5 Series Saloon on the road. To see whether yours is affected:
- Look up your VIN or registration on the official recall checker for the country where the car is registered: DVSA (UK).
- Ask an authorised BMW dealer: recall repairs are free, including on used cars and cars serviced elsewhere.
- Add the car to your watched vehicles on Recaller Book and get an email when a new campaign is published for it.
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