BMW 5 SERIES

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

  • BMW 5 SERIESdate unknown
    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEMUS

    IF THIS OCCURS, THE FUEL GAUGE IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WOULD DISPLAY A LARGER AMOUNT OF FUEL THAN WAS ACTUALLY IN THE TANK. AS A RESULT, IF THE TANK BECAME EMPTY, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  • BMW 5 SERIESdate unknown
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • BMW 5 SERIESdate unknown
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FANUS

    This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment.

  • BMW 5 SERIESdate unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS

    OVERHEATING COULD LEAD TO A FIRE, EVEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN USE. AS A PRECAUTION, OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO PARK OUTSIDE UNTIL THE REMEDY HAS BEEN MADE.

  • BMW 5 SERIESdate unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUMUS

    POWER ASSIST BRAKING PERFORMANCE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. IN EXTREME CASES THERE COULD BE A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST BRAKING. AN UNEXPECTED REDUCTION OR LOSS IN POWER BRAKING ASSIST MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  • BMW 5 SERIESdate unknown
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGERUS

    THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.

  • BMW 5 SERIESdate unknown
    STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTINGUS

    If the steering rod detaches from the steerable wheel knuckle, it can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • BMW 5 SERIESdate unknown
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGERUS

    THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.

  • BMW 5 SERIESdate unknown
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)US

    Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • BMW 5 SERIESdate unknown
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)US

    An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.