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2022 BMW 5 Series Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 13 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Recommended — 2022 BMW 5 Series

The 2022 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
13
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 BMW 5 Series

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2022 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 — 2022 BMW 5 Series

Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
3
Power Train
2
Back Over Prevention
2
Air Bags
2
Lane Departure
1
Service Brakes
1
Forward Collision Avoidance
1
Electrical System
1
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BMW 5 Series — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

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 2026 0 complaints

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

✅ Best model years: 2017, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 BMW 5 Series

Is the 2022 BMW 5 Series reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 BMW 5 Series has no open recalls and 13 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW 5 Series have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2022 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 2022 BMW 5 Series?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 BMW 5 Series are: Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Back Over Prevention, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2022 BMW 5 Series safe to buy?
The 2022 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: 2017, 2023, 2024. 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.