NHTSA Safety Recalls
Bmw 5 Series Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2010, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 9 model years (2000–2010) the Bmw 5 Series has 39 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2006 with 8; the cleanest is 2010 with 2.
- Model years
- 9
- Total recalls
- 39
- Worst year
- 2006
- Cleanest year
- 2010
2000–2010
8 recalls
2 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Bmw 5 Series | 2 | |
| 2009 Bmw 5 Series | 4 | |
| 2008 Bmw 5 Series | 4 | |
| 2007 Bmw 5 Series | 4 | |
| 2006 Bmw 5 Series | 8 | |
| 2005 Bmw 5 Series | 5 | |
| 2004 Bmw 5 Series | 8 | |
| 2001 Bmw 5 Series | 2 | |
| 2000 Bmw 5 Series | 2 |
What gets recalled most on the Bmw 5 Series
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN8
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES6
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM6
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)5
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL3
- STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING3
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER1
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.