2023 BMW 5 SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

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Owner Complaints

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2023 BMW 5 SERIES

The 2023 BMW 5 SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.

Recalls for the 2023 BMW 5 SERIES

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2023 BMW 5 SERIES, potentially affecting up to 552 vehicles.

Recall 23V821000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

| 552 vehicles affected

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...

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.

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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2023 BMW 5 SERIES

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 BMW 5 SERIES.

Safety Rating for the 2023 BMW 5 SERIES

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 BMW 5 SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 BMW 5 SERIES

BMW of North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 BMW 5 SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

B650121 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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

B610224 — 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 “foot kicking” motionbeneath the rear bumper. When walking past the rear of...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 BMW 5 SERIES

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

Other Model Years of the BMW 5 SERIES

  • 2023 BMW 5 SERIES (current)

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