2025 BMW 5 Series Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 2 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Moderate Reported Activity — 2025 BMW 5 Series
The 2025 BMW 5 Series shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.
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5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
2
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2025 BMW 5 Series (5)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized BMW dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Electronic Stability Control (esc)
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls…
🔧 Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may…
🔧 Electrical System: Starter Assembly
A loose starter-generator connection can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the wiring may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2025….
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Electric: Control Module
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer…
🔧 Steering: Linkages: Knuckle: Spindle: Arm
A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Most Common Problems — 2025 BMW 5 Series
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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BMW 5 Series — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2025 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2025 BMW 5 Series
Is the 2025 BMW 5 Series reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 BMW 5 Series has 5 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2025 BMW 5 Series have?
The 2025 BMW 5 Series has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 BMW 5 Series?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2025 BMW 5 Series are: Steering, Wheels. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2025 BMW 5 Series safe to buy?
The 2025 BMW 5 Series has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year BMW 5 Series should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the BMW 5 Series are: 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2019.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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