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BMW 5 Series recalls

145 official recall campaigns for the BMW 5 Series, published by vehicle safety authorities in Canada, Germany, Finland, France, UK, India and 5 more, covering model years 1988–2025. The most recent was issued in 2026 (17 that year). A recall applies to specific build dates and VINs, so check yours before assuming it's affected — or not.

145 campaigns
101 rated high risk
Latest: 2026
🇨🇦 Canada
🇩🇪 Germany
🇫🇮 Finland
🇫🇷 France
🇬🇧 UK
🇮🇳 India
🇰🇷 South Korea
🇳🇿 New Zealand

Common BMW 5 Series recall issues

The parts and failures that come up most often in these campaigns.

Engine 18
Airbags 11
Electrical & software 8
Brakes 7
Fire risk 6
Fuel system 5

BMW 5 Series recalls by year

2026 · 17
2025 · 13
2024 · 19
2023 · 8
2022 · 8
2021 · 8
2020 · 20
2019 · 5
2018 · 4
2017 · 7
2016 · 5
2015 · 2
2014 · 1
2013 · 3
2012 · 6
2011 · 3
2010 · 3
2008 · 1
2006 · 1
2005 · 1
2004 · 4
2003 · 1
2002 · 2
2001 · 1
1999 · 2

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2026 (17)

BMW 3 series, 5 series, 7 series voiture de tourisme. — safety recall (France) 2026-10-30 🇫🇷 France sr/02525/26
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES, 7 SERIES — Electrical recall (Canada) 2026-10-21 🇨🇦 Canada Model years 2018–2020 2026-515 / G12 G30
High risk
BMW 3 series, 5 series, 7 series — safety recall (Slovakia) 2026-10-15 🇸🇰 Slovakia SR/02525/26 (Safety Gate)
High risk
BMW 7 SERIES, 5 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2026-10-02 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2023–2025 0061510900
Medium
BMW 3 series, 5 series — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE) 2026-09-18 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate Model years 2014–2020 SR/02525/26 / 0012820600 0012840600
High risk
BMW 1 SERIES, 2 SERIES — safety recall (Taiwan) 2026-07-30 🇹🇼 Taiwan Model years 2004–2017 R0052604
High risk
BMW 3 SERIES, X1, 5 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2026-07-24 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2022–2023 0012790600
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2026-07-24 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2016–2018 0012840600
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES, 7 SERIES — safety recall (Taiwan) 2026-06-10 🇹🇼 Taiwan Model years 2022–2025 R0052603
High risk
BMW 5 series, 7 series, i5 — safety recall (France) 2026-03-27 🇫🇷 France sr/00898/26
High risk
BMW 5 series, 7 series — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE) 2026-03-27 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate Model years 2022–2025 SR/00898/26 / 00615109000061520900
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES SALOON, 5 SERIES TOURING, 7 SERIES SALOON — Checking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness (UK) 2026-03-17 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2023–2025 R/2026/092
High risk
BMW X3, X4, X5 — Replace the Engine Starter Motor (UK) 2026-03-02 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2020–2022 R/2026/054
High risk
BMW X3, X4, 3 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2026-02-18 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2020–2022 0012650600
High risk
BMW 3 SERIES, 4 SERIES — safety recall (Taiwan) 2026-01-28 🇹🇼 Taiwan Model years 2016–2020 R0052601
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES, X5 — safety recall (New Zealand) 2026-01-07 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2001–2003 0032800300
High risk
BMW 6 SERIES, 5 SERIES, 1 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2026-01-07 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2010–2016 0032790300
High risk

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2025 (13)

BMW 3 SERIES, X5, X6 — Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs) (UK) 2025-12-18 🇬🇧 UK Model years 1997–2006 R/2025/349
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES — Program control units (CoC documents) (UK) 2025-11-28 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2024–2025 R/2026/075
Low
BMW 5 SERIES — safety recall (Taiwan) 2025-11-28 🇹🇼 Taiwan Model years 2023–2025 R0052505
High risk
BMW 1 SERIES 5 DOOR HATCH, 1 SERIES 3 DOOR HATCH, X3 — Replace the Engine Starter Motor (UK) 2025-10-27 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2017–2019 R/2025/405
Medium
BMW X3, 5 SERIES, X4 — safety recall (New Zealand) 2025-10-02 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2016–2020 0012560600
Medium
BMW 3 series, 4 series, 5 series — safety recall (France) 2025-09-15 🇫🇷 France a12/01981/24
High risk
BMW 3 SERIES, 4 SERIES — safety recall (Taiwan) 2025-09-10 🇹🇼 Taiwan Model years 2011–2018 R0052503
High risk
BMW 2 SERIES, 5 SERIES — safety recall (Taiwan) 2025-07-01 🇹🇼 Taiwan Model years 2022–2024 R0052502
High risk
BMW 5 series, i5 voiture de tourisme — safety recall (France) 2025-06-03 🇫🇷 France a12/00856/24
Medium
BMW 1 SERIES, 7 SERIES, 3 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2025-03-21 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2011–2020 0011350700
Medium
BMW 2 SERIES, 3 SERIES, 4 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2025-03-17 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2008–2020 0032560300
High risk
BMW 4 SERIES, 5 SERIES, X3 — safety recall (New Zealand) 2025-01-10 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2011–2017 0011800700
Medium
BMW 5 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2025-01-10 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2024 0032660300
Medium

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2024 (19)

BMW X5, X7, XM — Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement (UK) 2024-10-24 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2024 R/2024/414
High risk
BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPE, 5 SERIES GT, 5 SERIES SALOON — Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5 (UK) 2024-10-21 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2011–2017 R/2024/403
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES SALOON, 5 SERIES TOURING, 7 SERIES SALOON — Replace Double Universal Joint (Steering) (UK) 2024-10-21 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2024 R/2024/409
High risk
BMW 1 Series Hatchback, X5M, X6M — Integrated Braking System (UK) 2024-09-13 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2023 R/2024/383
High risk
BMW X5, 5 SERIES, X3 — safety recall (New Zealand) 2024-09-12 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2010–2017 0032550300
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES, 7 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2024-09-12 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2024 0032650300
High risk
BMW 3 SERIES, 6 SERIES, 5 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2024-09-11 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 1999–2015 0032420300
High risk
BMW 3 SERIES, 1 SERIES, 5 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2024-09-11 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2016–2017 0032620300
High risk
BMW 1 SERIES, 225XE, X6 — safety recall (New Zealand) 2024-08-26 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2023–2024 0034780200
High risk
BMW 225XE, X5 MS, X7 — safety recall (New Zealand) 2024-08-26 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2022–2023 0034750200
High risk
BMW 225XE, X1, X5 — safety recall (New Zealand) 2024-08-26 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2023–2024 0034760200
High risk
BMW 3 series, 4 series — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE) 2024-08-02 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate Model years 2012–2014 A12/01981/24 / 00324903000032590300
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES SALOON, 5 SERIES TOURING, X5 — Replace VANOS bolts N51 N52 N55 (UK) 2024-05-01 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2009 R/2024/191
Medium
BMW 5 series, i5 — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE) 2024-04-05 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate Model years 2024 A12/00856/24 / 0052170200
High risk
BMW X5M, X6M, X5 — Integrated Braking System (UK) 2024-03-07 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2023 R/2024/119
High risk
BMW 3 Series, 4 Series — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE) 2024-03-01 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate Model years 2023 A12/00441/24 / 0011590700
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES SALOON — ISOFIX fixing G60 (UK) 2024-02-28 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2024 R/2024/109
High risk
BMW X5, XM, X7 — safety recall (New Zealand) 2024-02-27 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2022–2023 0034670200
High risk
BMW 3 SERIES, 5 SERIES — safety recall (Taiwan) 2024-01-03 🇹🇼 Taiwan Model years 2009–2011 R0052401
High risk

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2023 (8)

BMW 3-series, 5-series — safety recall (South Korea) 2023-12-01 🇰🇷 South Korea Model years 2019–2020 car.go.kr 4989
Medium
BMW 5 SERIES SALOON, 7 SERIES SALOON, X3 — Check Steering Wheel and Rework Ground Connection (UK) 2023-11-16 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2023–2024 R/2023/332
High risk
BMW X5, Z4, 3 SERIES — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine (US) 2023-10-20 🇺🇸 United States Model years 2010–2012 23V707000
High risk
BMW 1 SERIES, 2 SERIES — safety recall (Taiwan) 2023-09-23 🇹🇼 Taiwan Model years 2011–2020 R0052304
High risk
BMW 7 Serie (G70), 5 Series (G60, G61), M5 (G90) — safety recall (Finland) 2023-06-01 🇫🇮 Finland 0052130200 / Traficom 16867
Medium
BMW 1 SERIES, 3 SERIES, 4 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2023-02-23 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2011–2014 0032390300
High risk
BMW 1 SERIES, 2 SERIES — safety recall (Taiwan) 2023-02-10 🇹🇼 Taiwan Model years 2014–2020 R0052301
Medium
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 ca 2023-01-24 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2013–2015 R/2023/016
High risk

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2022 (8)

BMW 5 Series Limousine, 5 Series Touring — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE) 2022-12-02 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate Model years 2022 A12/01717/22 / 0052060200
High risk
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) 2022-09-12 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2017–2020 R/2022/261
High risk
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) 2022-08-22 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2022 R/2022/257
High risk
BMW X4, 7 SERIES SALOON LWB, X3 — Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold (UK) 2022-08-22 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2017–2021 R/2022/255
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES SALOON, X1, 3 SERIES TOURING — The exhaust gas recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident (UK) 2022-08-01 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2011–2016 R/2022/206
High risk
BMW X3, 5 SERIES, X4 — The obd software could misinterpret certain input parameters for the engine mangement system (UK) 2022-03-28 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2017–2019 R/2022/084
Medium
BMW X3, X4, 5 Series — safety recall (India) 2022-03-15 🇮🇳 India Model years 2017–2020 SIAM 9-20220315-11cujkp
Medium
BMW Z4, 3 SERIES, 5 SERIES — Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Crankcase (Pcv) (US) 2022-03-02 🇺🇸 United States Model years 2006–2013 22V119000
High risk

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2021 (8)

BMW i3, M5, 2 SERIES — The material quality of the screws used for seat belts and rear seats may not be to specifications. (UK) 2021-12-29 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2021 R/2021/442
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES — Thermal ageing of inline fuse located on the front right spring strut dome (UK) 2021-10-25 🇬🇧 UK Model years 1988–1989 R/2021/363
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES — A microprocessor fault in the airbag control unit can lead to faulty operating conditions (UK) 2021-06-21 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2001 R/2021/228
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2021-05-06 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2003–2010 0061070500
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES — The rear drive shafts may not fulfil the durability requirements (UK) 2021-03-29 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2020 R/2021/099
Medium
BMW 5 SERIES, 4 SERIES, 3 SERIES — Affected vehicles may be fitted with brake discs which are not to specification (UK) 2021-03-15 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2021 R/2021/085
High risk
BMW 7 SERIES, 1 SERIES, X4 — The exhaust gas recirculation cooler could leak over time (UK) 2021-02-09 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2017–2018 R/2021/037
Medium
BMW 5 SERIES, X5, X4 — The battery cables on the 48v starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during production (UK) 2021-01-25 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2019–2020 R/2021/015
Medium

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2020 (20)

BMW 5 SERIES, 3 SERIES, X1 — Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit (UK) 2020-12-14 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2020 R/2020/283
Medium
BMW 2, 5 Series, X3 — safety recall (India) 2020-11-23 🇮🇳 India Model years 2019–2020 SIAM 9-20201123-1ph79dj
Medium
BMW 7 SERIES, 3 SERIES, 2 SERIES — Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit (UK) 2020-10-22 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2020 R/2020/298
Medium
BMW 7 SERIES, 5 SERIES, MINI COUNTRYMAN — If the head air bag is deployed the ignitor may separate from the inflator (UK) 2020-05-18 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2016–2017 R/2020/136
High risk
BMW 1 SERIES, 2 SERIES, 3 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2020-04-16 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2008–2020 0032660200
High risk
BMW 1 SERIES, 2 SERIES, 3 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2020-04-16 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2008–2020 0032700200
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2020-04-16 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 1995–2003 0065770100
High risk
BMW 1 SERIES, 2 SERIES, 3 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2020-04-15 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2010–2020 0032520200
High risk
BMW X5, 3 SERIES, 5 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2020-04-15 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2006–2019 0011870400
Medium
BMW 3 SERIES, 5 SERIES, 7 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2020-04-15 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2005–2019 0026350100
Medium
BMW 1 SERIES, 3 SERIES, 5 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2020-04-15 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2010–2019 0011890400
Medium
BMW 5 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2020-04-15 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2017–2020 0012150500
Medium
BMW 3 SERIES, 5 SERIES, 7 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2020-04-15 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2006–2019 0026330100
Medium
BMW X5, 5 SERIES, 7 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2020-04-15 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2007–2017 0011730400
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES, 3 SERIES, X3 — safety recall (New Zealand) 2020-04-14 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2003–2013 0011240500
Medium
BMW 5 SERIES, 3 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2020-04-07 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 1996–2005 0032930200
High risk
BMW 1 SERIES, 2 SERIES, 3 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2020-04-07 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2009–2020 0011880400
Medium
BMW 1 SERIES, 2 SERIES, 3 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2020-04-06 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2005–2015 0011970400
Medium
BMW 3 SERIES, 5 SERIES, X1 — safety recall (New Zealand) 2020-04-03 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2003–2014 0011640400
Medium
BMW 5 SERIES, X5 — safety recall (New Zealand) 2020-04-03 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2000–2003 0032790200
High risk

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2019 (5)

BMW 5 SERIES, 6 SERIES, 3 SERIES — The pressing force of the bearing bushing into the crankcase may be out of specification (UK) 2019-12-09 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2018–2019 R/2019/368
Medium
BMW 5 SERIES, 6 SERIES — Possible corrosion of the bulkhead connector of the positive battery cable (UK) 2019-07-29 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2002–2010 R/2019/195
Medium
BMW 5 SERIES, X5, 3 SERIES — Potential rupture of driver front air bag inflator (UK) 2019-03-22 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2003 R/2019/086
High risk
BMW 3 Series, 5 Series — safety recall (India) 2019-03-06 🇮🇳 India Model years 2018 SIAM 9-20190306-off3sp
Medium
BMW 7 SERIES, 5 SERIES, 6 SERIES — Auxiliary water pump's electronic circuit board could lead to a short circuit (UK) 2019-03-01 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2010–2011 R/2019/057
High risk

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2018 (4)

BMW 6 SERIES, 5 SERIES, 1 SERIES — Exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak (UK) 2018-12-07 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2011–2017 R/2018/341
High risk
BMW 2 SERIES, X3, 5 SERIES — Exhaust gas recirculation cooler could potentially leak over time (UK) 2018-11-05 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2014–2017 R/2018/258
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES, MINI, 2 SERIES — Software fault in crankshaft sensor (UK) 2018-10-15 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2018 R/2018/260
Medium
BMW 4 SERIES, 5 SERIES, 6 SERIES — Software fault with crankshaft sensor (UK) 2018-08-20 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2018 R/2018/211
High risk

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2017 (7)

BMW 5 SERIES — Steering rack might lock (UK) 2017-09-21 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2017 R/2017/274
High risk
BMW 5 Series Limousine, 5 Series Touring — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE) 2017-09-15 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate Model years 2017 A12/1233/17
High risk
BMW 5 series, 7 series — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE) 2017-07-07 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate Model years 2017 A12/0882/17
High risk
BMW 7 SERIES, 5 SERIES — Brake switch may be activated permanently (UK) 2017-06-20 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2017 R/2017/193
High risk
BMW X1, 5 SERIES, 6 SERIES — Driveshaft universal joint may break (UK) 2017-04-11 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2010–2011 R/2017/132
Medium
BMW 3 Series, 5 Series — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE) 2017-03-03 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate Model years 1999–2003 A12/0266/17
High risk
BMW M4, 4 SERIES, MINI — Airbags may not deploy (UK) 2017-01-10 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2016 R/2017/011
High risk

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2016 (5)

BMW 7 Series, 5 Series — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE) 2016-12-02 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate Model years 2008–2012 A12/1571/16
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES, 7 SERIES — Front airbags and seat belt tensioners may fail to deploy when needed (UK) 2016-11-16 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2011–2012 R/2016/265
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES, 3 SERIES, X5 — Drivers airbag may deploy incorrectly (UK) 2016-11-01 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2002–2006 R/2016/252
High risk
BMW E53, 5 SERIES, 3 SERIES — safety recall (New Zealand) 2016-10-19 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2002–2003 0032260200
High risk
BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 640I, 550I — Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump (US) 2016-10-17 🇺🇸 United States Model years 2007–2012 16V746000
High risk

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2015 (2)

Bmw Alpina 3 series – BMW ALPINA B3 3, 3 / B3 S — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE) 2015-12-18 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate Model years 2002–2003 A12/1660/15
High risk
BMW 3 series, 5 series — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE) 2015-12-11 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate Model years 2002–2003 A12/1569/15
High risk

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2014 (1)

BMW 3 SERIES, Z4, X1 — Engine emergency mode may be activated during driving (UK) 2014-07-28 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2009–2011 R/2014/068
Medium

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2013 (3)

BMW 5 SERIES — Towing ball hitch may detach (UK) 2013-12-20 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2013 R/2013/149
High risk
BMW X3, 5 SERIES, X5 — Possibility of fire (UK) 2013-09-10 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2009 R/2013/095
High risk
BMW 1 series, 5 series — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE) 2013-08-30 🇩🇪 Germany · 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate Model years 2009 A12/1128/13
High risk

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2012 (6)

BMW 6 SERIES, 5 SERIES — Engine may fail (UK) 2012-09-26 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2012 R/2012/109
Medium
BMW 6 SERIES, 5 SERIES, M5 — Risk of fire (UK) 2012-05-24 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2003–2010 R/2012/039
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES, ALPINA, X5 — Fire may occur (UK) 2012-04-27 🇬🇧 UK R/2012/049
High risk
BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 7-SERIES, X5 SAV — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Other Fuel Types: Turbo/Supercharger (US) 2012-04-10 🇺🇸 United States Model years 2011–2012 12V161000
High risk
BMW 5 series, 6 series — safety recall (New Zealand) 2012-04-02 🇳🇿 New Zealand Model years 2003–2010 0061560300
Medium
BMW 5 SERIES, 6 SERIES, M5 — Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery: Cables (US) 2012-03-26 🇺🇸 United States Model years 2004–2010 12V126000
High risk

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2011 (3)

BMW 7 SERIES, X6, 5 SERIES — Short circuit may occur (UK) 2011-11-17 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2007–2011 R/2011/147
High risk
BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 7-SERIES, X6 — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Other Fuel Types: Turbo/Supercharger (US) 2011-10-20 🇺🇸 United States Model years 2008–2011 11V521000
High risk
BMW 7 SERIES, 5 SERIES, X3 — Risk of fire (UK) 2011-10-05 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2008–2009 R/2011/123
High risk

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2010 (3)

BMW 5 SERIES, 6 SERIES, 7 SERIES — Possible reduction in brake servo assistance (UK) 2010-11-11 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2001–2009 R/2010/151
High risk
BMW 7 SERIES, 6 SERIES, 5 SERIES — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Vacuum (US) 2010-10-01 🇺🇸 United States Model years 2002–2010 10V446000
High risk
BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 5 SERIES — Fuel System, Other: Storage: Fuel Gauge System (US) 2010-07-22 🇺🇸 United States Model years 2010–2011 10V331000
High risk

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2008 (1)

BMW 7 SERIES, 6 SERIES, 5 SERIES — Rear axle carrier may fail (UK) 2008-07-15 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2008 R/2008/100
Medium

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2006 (1)

BMW 6 SERIES, 7 SERIES, 5 SERIES — Rear shock absorber mounting may fail (UK) 2006-07-06 🇬🇧 UK R/2006/119
Medium

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2005 (1)

BMW 5 SERIES, E61, 7 SERIES — The bearings of the fuel injection pump may fail (UK) 2005-02-08 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2004–2005 R/2005/022
High risk

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2004 (4)

BMW 7 SERIES, 5 SERIES — Front seat back-rest heater may overheat (UK) 2004-12-23 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2002–2004 R/2005/001
High risk
BMW 7 SERIES, 5 SERIES, 6 SERIES — Possibility of inadvertnent loss of engine power (UK) 2004-07-14 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2004 R/2004/131
Medium
BMW 5 SERIES — Possibility of inability to engage gear or declutch (UK) 2004-05-06 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2001–2002 R/2004/084
Medium
BMW 5 SERIES, 7 SERIES — Possibile fault in the dsc yaw rate sensor (UK) 2004-03-22 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2004 R/2004/056
Medium

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2003 (1)

BMW 5 SERIES — Unintentional deployment of airbag (UK) 2003-11-01 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2001 R/2003/169
High risk

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2002 (2)

BMW 3 SERIES, 5 SERIES — Possible detachment of ball bearing from front suspension strut top mounting (UK) 2002-02-22 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2001 R/2002/025
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES — Engine cooling fan may fail. (UK) 2002-01-31 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2001 R/2002/012
High risk

BMW 5 Series recalls in 2001 (1)

BMW 5 SERIES, 3 SERIES — Tyres may have cuts in side walls. (UK) 2001-11-09 🇬🇧 UK Model years 2001 R/2001/146
Medium

BMW 5 Series recalls in 1999 (2)

BMW 5 SERIES, 3 SERIES, 7 SERIES — Brake lights may fail to operate remain on or flicker (UK) 1999-12-15 🇬🇧 UK Model years 1999 R/1999/104
High risk
BMW 5 SERIES, 7 SERIES — Possibility that gearbox may lock up (UK) 1999-07-30 🇬🇧 UK R/1999/059
Medium

BMW 5 Series recalls by country

Country	Campaigns	Official recall check
🇬🇧 UK	65	DVSA · registration or VIN lookup
🇳🇿 New Zealand	39	NZTA · recall search
🇩🇪 Germany	13	KBA · recall database (Rückrufdatenbank)
🇹🇼 Taiwan	9	—
🇺🇸 United States	8	NHTSA · VIN lookup
🇫🇷 France	4	RappelConso · recall notices
🇮🇳 India	3	—
🇨🇦 Canada	1	Transport Canada · VIN lookup
🇸🇰 Slovakia	1	EU Safety Gate · EU product alerts
🇰🇷 South Korea	1	MOLIT · recall search
🇫🇮 Finland	1	Traficom · recall search

How to check if your BMW 5 Series has a recall

A recall covers specific build dates and vehicle identification numbers (VINs), not every BMW 5 Series 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), NZTA (New Zealand), KBA (Germany), NHTSA (United States), RappelConso (France), Transport Canada (Canada).
Ask an authorised BMW dealer: recall repairs are free, including on used cars and cars serviced elsewhere.
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