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2023 BMW 5 Series problems

No complaints are listed for the 2023 BMW 5 Series. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW 5 SERIES.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
552
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
22

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.

Recalls

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1 recalls.

23V821000

Date: 2023-12-06. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Defect: 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 (excerpt)

Consequence: Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

22 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8
EQUIPMENT5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
STEERING3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
POWER TRAIN1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1

11002864

Date: 2024-06-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

No Bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers.

11000509

Date: 2024-05-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

The overhead reading lights are not bright enough on SP21 (Service Pack 2021) vehicles.

11000533

Date: 2024-05-21. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the head unit (HU) has been shortened (faster start of the o

11000529

Date: 2024-05-07. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

In vehicles that are not mapped to a BMW ID, the manual time setting option is not selectable (greyed-out)in the System Settings menu. Time cannot be manually set in the vehicle.

11000500

Date: 2024-05-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds Driving with low to medium loads There are no warning lights or Check Control messages.

11000563

Date: 2024-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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 misaligned.

10252031

Date: 2024-03-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.

10252038

Date: 2024-03-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion engine and starter generator torn And/or o

10250362

Date: 2024-02-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

The engine cranks but will not start.

10250364

Date: 2024-02-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

A limited amount of Model Year 2023 (MY23) vehicles were produced with Smart Opener control units set too sensitively. TheSmart Opener is part of the Comfort Access feature, enabling to open the trunk lid or tailgate using the A A?A A A A foot kickingA A?A A A A motionbeneath the rear bumper. When

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.
  • NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
5 SERIES0

Same model, other years

All model years | All BMW models

Other BMW models, 2023

  • X1: 70 complaints
  • I4: 45 complaints
  • X7: 44 complaints
  • IX: 38 complaints
  • X5: 33 complaints
  • X3: 15 complaints
  • 740I: 12 complaints
  • 760I: 11 complaints

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