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2021 BMW 5 Series Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 25 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Recommended — 2021 BMW 5 Series

The 2021 BMW 5 Series shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

0
NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
25
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 BMW 5 Series

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2021 BMW 5 Series.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2021 BMW 5 Series

Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
6
Service Brakes
3
Unknown Or Other
3
Engine
2
Air Bags
2
Fuel/propulsion System
2
Back Over Prevention
2
Power Train
1
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BMW 5 Series — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 0 complaints 2016 81 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 78 complaints 2019 37 complaints 2020 13 complaints 2021 25 complaints 2022 13 complaints 2023 0 complaints 2024 0 complaints 2025 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2016, 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2017, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 BMW 5 Series

Is the 2021 BMW 5 Series reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 BMW 5 Series has no open recalls and 25 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2021 BMW 5 Series have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2021 BMW 5 Series. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 BMW 5 Series?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 BMW 5 Series are: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 BMW 5 Series safe to buy?
The 2021 BMW 5 Series shows a clean safety record with low complaint activity. It is generally considered safe to buy, though a pre-purchase inspection and independent VIN check are always recommended.
What year BMW 5 Series should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the BMW 5 Series are: 2015, 2017, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2016, 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.