2017
BMW 5 Series
EPA MPG:
27 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
27 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 5 Series to have about average reliability when compared to other new cars. This prediction is based on the BMW brand score and the previous generation of the 5 Series.
The 2017 BMW 5 Series has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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The 2017 BMW 5 Series has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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2017 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
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BMW vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
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Engine Minor
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Engine Cooling
NA
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Engine Electrical
NA
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Transmission Major
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Transmission Minor
NA
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Drive System
NA
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Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
NA
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
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Exhaust
NA
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NA
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NA
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NA
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Suspension/Steering
NA
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NA
NA
NA
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Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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Climate System
NA
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Electrical Accessories
NA
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Body Hardware
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Paint/Trim
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Noises/Leaks
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In-car Electronics
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Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
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2004*
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2011*
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2017*
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2020
NA
2021
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2024*
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Powertrain
2000
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2004*
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2011*
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2017*
NA
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2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
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2024*
NA
Engine Major
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2001
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2011*
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2015
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2017*
NA
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2020
NA
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2022
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NA
2024*
NA
Engine Minor
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2011*
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2012
NA
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2014
2015
2016
2017*
NA
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Engine Cooling
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
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2008
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2009
NA
2010
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2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
NA
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Engine Electrical
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
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2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
NA
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Transmission Major
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
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2009
NA
2010
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2011*
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2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
NA
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Transmission Minor
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
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2009
NA
2010
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2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
NA
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Drive System
2000
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2001
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2002
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2003
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2006
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2007
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2009
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2010
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2011*
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
NA
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
NA
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Exhaust
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
NA
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
NA
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Brakes
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2011*
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2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
NA
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Climate System
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2001
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2002
NA
2003
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2004*
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
NA
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Build Quality
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2011*
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
NA
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Electrical Accessories
2000
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2001
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2002
NA
2003
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2004*
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
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2011*
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2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
NA
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Body Hardware
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
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2010
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2011*
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2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
NA
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Paint/Trim
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
NA
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Noises/Leaks
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011*
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
NA
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
2023
NA
2024*
NA
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004*
NA
2005
NA
2006
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2007
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2008
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2009
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2010
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2011*
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
2016
2017*
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2018
2019
2020
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2021
2022
2023
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2024*
NA
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY

AIR BAGS
Apr 29, 2020
In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the head air bag may be impaired and/or the igniter could separate from the inflator, increasing the risk of injury.
Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i and 540i xDrive and 2017-2018 530e xDrive vehicles. Prior exposure to excessive levels of humidity within the driver and passenger head air bag inflators may affect the proper deployment of the head air bags.
What should you do:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right head air bag, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
20V243000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
33
AIR BAGS
Dec 20, 2016
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
What should you do:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
16V914000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
3506
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