2023 BMW 5 Series Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#9 most-complained of 9 5 Series years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 BMW 5 Series has 0 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #9 highest of 9 5 Series model years.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2023 BMW 5 Series problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2023 BMW 5 Series recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V821000Dec 6, 2023Transmission & Powertrain552 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
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.
Risk: 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.
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 compared with other 5 Series years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 BMW 5 Series a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 BMW 5 Series ranks #9 of 9 among 5 Series model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 0 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- Does the 2023 BMW 5 Series have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 BMW 5 Series, most recently reported 2023, covering transmission & powertrain.