2023 BMW 5 Series Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2023 BMW 5 Series has 0 complaints logged with NHTSA and 1 recall, giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 9 model years with data. It ranks 9th out of 9 in complaint volume, meaning it has the fewest reported problems of any year tracked.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #9 of 9 5 Series years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
Top 2023 BMW 5 Series problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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 reliable?
- NHTSA shows 0 complaints for the 2023 BMW 5 Series and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of the 9 model years with data on file.
- Does the 2023 BMW 5 Series have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall, campaign 23V821000, covering the transmission mechatronics module and automatic transmission fluid. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2023 BMW 5 Series compare to other years?
- It ranks 9th out of 9 model years for complaint volume, meaning it has fewer reported problems than years like 2008 (complaint index 100) and 2011 (complaint index 88).
- What is the top problem area for the 2023 BMW 5 Series?
- No top problem area is listed, since NHTSA has 0 complaints on file for this year so far.