There have been 5 safety recalls for the BMW 5-series. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW 5-series.
This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2012 BMW 6 Series, 2012 BMW 7-series, 2012 BMW X5 Sav, 2012 BMW X6 Sav |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO-CHARGER |
| Recall Summary: BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, 5-series gran turismo, model year 2012 6-series convertible, 7-series, x5 sav, and x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 BMW 5 Series, 2005 BMW 5 Series, 2006 BMW 5 Series, 2007 BMW 5 Series, 2008 BMW 5 Series, 2009 BMW 5 Series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2004 BMW 6 Series, 2005 BMW 6 Series, 2006 BMW 6 Series, 2007 BMW 6 Series, 2008 BMW 6 Series, 2009 BMW 6 Series, 2010 BMW 6 Series, 2006 BMW M5, 2007 BMW M5, 2008 BMW M5, 2009 BMW M5, 2010 BMW M5, 2007 BMW M6, 2008 BMW M6, 2009 BMW M6, 2010 BMW M6 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: BMW is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 m5, and model year 2007-2010 m6 vehicles. The insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2011 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2009 BMW 7-series, 2010 BMW 7-series, 2011 BMW 7-series, 2010 BMW X5, 2011 BMW X5, 2008 BMW X6, 2009 BMW X6, 2010 BMW X6, 2011 BMW X6 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO-CHARGER |
| Recall Summary: BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, model year 2010-2011 5-series gran turismo, model year 2009-2011 7-series, model year 2010-2011 x5 sav, and model year 2008-2011 x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 BMW 5 Series, 2005 BMW 5 Series, 2006 BMW 5 Series, 2007 BMW 5 Series, 2008 BMW 5 Series, 2009 BMW 5 Series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2004 BMW 6 Series, 2005 BMW 6 Series, 2006 BMW 6 Series, 2007 BMW 6 Series, 2008 BMW 6 Series, 2009 BMW 6 Series, 2010 BMW 6 Series, 2002 BMW 7 Series, 2003 BMW 7 Series, 2004 BMW 7 Series, 2005 BMW 7 Series, 2006 BMW 7 Series, 2007 BMW 7 Series, 2008 BMW 7 Series |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Recall Summary: BMW is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, 6-series, and model year 2002-2008 7-series vehicles. A check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 BMW 5-series, 2011 BMW 5-series, 2010 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, 2011 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: BMW is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 5-series and 5-series gran turismo passenger vehicles manufactured from January 12 through July 1, 2010. The vehicle's fuel level sensor within the fuel tank can become wedged against the tank. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 10, 2012 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo-charger | 2,846 |
| Mar. 26, 2012 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 367,682 |
| Oct. 20, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo-charger | 32,084 |
| Oct. 1, 2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 198,352 |
| Jul. 22, 2010 | Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System | 6,080 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2011 BMW 5-series | 3 |
| 2010 BMW 5-series | 3 |