2022 BMW 5 Series Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2022 BMW 5 Series, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
4
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
19
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 5 Series and 19 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is unknown or other, with 4 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS3
- AIR BAGS2
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
2022 5 Series Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · 26V525000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY · 26V056000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY · 25V636000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · 22V070000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge. All of the vehicle population for this recall have been repaired. Owner notification letters were not mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2022 5 Series Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B010324 | May 6, 2026 | ENGINE | The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-ser… | 11032731 |
| B310526 | Apr 29, 2026 | SUSPENSION | “Popping†noise from the front axle when cornering and driving on uneven road surfaces. | 11031871 |
| B120425 | Jun 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A02: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS | 11019554 |
| B513019 | Apr 29, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | A groaning noise is present from the door frame of any door, most commonly when driving over rough roadsor during body flex. This situation may be worse in vehicles which are re… | 11017506 |
| B120425 | Apr 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored. The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the aut… | 11017273 |
| B340425 | Apr 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored. The permanent storage offault memories does not comply with the legal specifications of the aut… | 11017083 |
| B660325 | Mar 26, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | A check control message is displayed, indicating that the parking assistance systems have limitedfunctionality due to errors detected within PDC sensors. The warning indicates p… | 11016446 |
| B630418 | Mar 14, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored. | 10252031 |
| B120721 | Mar 4, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starte… | 10252038 |
| B510819 | Jan 16, 2024 | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. | 10249437 |
| B611305 | Jan 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery.… | 10249027 |
| B360121 | Jan 8, 2024 | STEERING | At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misal… | 10249018 |
| B610524 | Jan 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT | The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 – âÃ… | 10249032 |
| B320223 | Jan 4, 2024 | STEERING | SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering colu… | 10249017 |
| B160623 | Dec 20, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DM… | 10247567 |
| B653423 | Nov 22, 2023 | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicle’s equipment and settings, no acoustic o… | 10245422 |
| B120721 | Nov 9, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starte… | 10245367 |
| B631223 | Oct 17, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Upon performing a vehicle read out, faultcode (CD0D16- Control unit light (BEL)(LIN): Wrong variant installed) is stored inthe BCP (Basic Central Platform). Note: Functionality… | 10244243 |
| B640322 | Sep 8, 2023 | EQUIPMENT | No heater output in passenger area. | 10242877 |
| B540521 | Aug 1, 2023 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS, VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | ?The sunroof will not operate in either direction. | 10242698 |
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