2025 BMW 5 Series Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 BMW 5 Series, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
5
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
2
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2025 5 Series and 2 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is wheels, with 1 report.
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 4). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
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- STEERING1
2025 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · 26V422000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · 26V096000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 M5 Sportswagon, 2025-2026 M5, 2024-2025 750e xDrive, 2025-2026 550e xDrive, 2023-2025 I7, 2023-2025 7 Series, 2024-2026 i5, and 5 Series vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the air conditioning system’s electrical wiring harness and add a retaining strap/bracket to the harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 13, 2026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR · 25V202000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The electrical connection between the starter-generator and battery may come loose.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the starter-generator and positive battery cable as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE · 24V870000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 530i and 540i xDrive vehicles. The air bag control unit may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in the air bags not deploying as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · 24V104000
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
2025 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 |
| B511125 | Sep 21, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | When pulling on the hood (highlighted inorange in the top photo) release lever (highlighted in orange in the bottomphoto; driver’s footwell shown ) , there is anoticeable lack… | 11037508 |
| B611826 | Sep 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Due to unfavorable software, the Storage Management Electronics (SME) will not show fault codes that trigger the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) when performing ISTA Service Fu… | 11037531 |
| B611526 | Aug 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | In vehicles equipped with the Roof Function Center “FZD‑21†variant, a quiescent‑current violation mayoccur if the system fails to enter sleep mode. When this sleep erro… | 11036455 |
| B064326 | Aug 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Fastening Elements Return | 11036435 |
| B320526 | Aug 20, 2026 | STEERING | “Cracking†noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise. | 11036379 |
| B063926 | Jul 13, 2026 | ENGINE | Starter Generator Return | 11035476 |
| 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 |
| B120326 | Jun 19, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 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… | 11034449 |
| B610126 | Jun 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | During vehicle start-up the Secure Element (SE) of the BCP may fail causing communication errors. TheCheck Control message “Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation.†will app… | 11034462 |
| B651426 | Jun 4, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped connections No automatic reconnection Display errors | 11034467 |
| B520725 | Jun 4, 2026 | SEATS | The decorative trims on the head restraints ofthe driver’s seat and front passenger seatcause groaning noises on any route, at anytemperature, even in a slightly reclinedposit… | 11034461 |
| B310626 | May 22, 2026 | SUSPENSION | Noises from the front axle when driving over rough road surfaces, or when turning. | 11033032 |
| B320326 | Apr 23, 2026 | STEERING | “Groaning†noise from the EPS when the steering wheel is at the end stops. | 11031564 |
| B610526 | Mar 20, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Customers might report that washer fluid is leaking from the lower reservoir area, especially around thewasher fluid pumps. | 11030307 |
| B120326 | Mar 19, 2026 | ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS (OBD) | 11030305 |
| B512224 | Mar 18, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | On the main door seal, detachment behaviorcan be detected at the sealing joint . Over time, the seal gradually and increasinglydetaches which can cause it to- Dangle Become visi… | 11030306 |
| B650826 | Mar 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | After the software update to version …25-07-5XX, existing activation points for the “Automate My Habitsâ€function no longer work. | 11030312 |
| 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 |
| B610326 | Mar 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Several complaints are possible: Vehicle does not start Gear cannot be engaged Various Check Control Messages Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on Several Check Control messages… | 11030054 |
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