2023 BMW 5 Series Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2023 BMW 5 Series, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
3
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
10
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 5 Series and 10 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is engine, with 3 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.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING2
- STRUCTURE:BODY2
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
- TIRES1
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
2023 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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) · 23V821000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B121226 | Oct 10, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warn… | 11038938 |
| B120326 | Jul 10, 2026 | ENGINE | Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare cases itmay happen that stored fault memory codes (DTCs) and the MIL (warn… | 11035396 |
| B640426 | Jun 27, 2026 | ENGINE | Customer may feel something transmitted via the steering column while turning the steering wheel. There may also be coolant lost accompanied by a check control message: ‘Top u… | 11034465 |
| B310626 | May 22, 2026 | SUSPENSION | Noises from the front axle when driving over rough road surfaces, or when turning. | 11033032 |
| 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 |
| B120326 | Mar 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain Model Year 2023 -2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between January 14, 2022, and Septemb… | 11030061 |
| B840625 | Oct 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the… | 11024211 |
| B510325 | Oct 2, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | The front and/or rear doors only close if increased force is exerted, or with increased closing speed. | 11024206 |
| B340425 | Jun 11, 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… | 11019563 |
| B120425 | Jun 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A02: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS | 11019554 |
| B010425 | May 19, 2025 | ENGINE | The high-voltage battery assemblys refrigerant circuit expansion valves limited warranty for defects in materials and/ or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 mil… | 11018560 |
| 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 |
| B340425 | Apr 26, 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… | 11017300 |
| 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 |
| B061525 | Mar 6, 2025 | WHEELS | Light Alloy Rim Return | 11015859 |
| B513124 | Feb 20, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The clear coat on the carbon fiber MPerformance rear spoiler is delaminating. | 11014657 |
| B066024 | Aug 26, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Windshield Cover Return | 11006761 |
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