What are the common problems with the 2025 BMW 5 Series?

NHTSA lists only 2 complaints, touching wheels, brakes, electrical and steering. That is too few to call any of them a pattern.

Does the 2025 BMW 5 Series have recalls?

Yes, five. They cover the integrated brake system twice, the starter-generator connection, an air bag control unit and the steering spindle.

What is the gas mileage of the 2025 BMW 5 Series?

The EPA rates the 530i at 31 combined MPG, the 530i xDrive at 30 and the 540i xDrive at 28. The 550e xDrive is rated 24 MPGe combined.

How much horsepower does the 2025 BMW 5 Series have?

The 2.0L four-cylinder is rated 255 hp, and the 3.0L six-cylinder 308 to 375 hp.

Is 2025 a good year for the BMW 5 Series?

It has the fewest complaints of any year with complaints on file, at 2, but it also has 5 recalls.

2025 BMW 5 Series Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has only 2 owner complaints on file for the 2025 5 Series^[1]. The car does have 5 recalls, so check each one before you buy or keep it^[2].

2owner complaints^[1]

5recalls^[2]

28–31MPG combined (EPA)^[3]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

NHTSA lists 2 owner complaints for this model year, and none mention a crash, a fire, an injury or a death^[1]. These are unverified reports from owners, and one complaint can name several parts of the car.

Four component groups each have one complaint:

Wheels^[4]. An owner describes the tire pressure shown by the car's monitor as different from the pressure on the door label. That left the owner unsure which number to follow.
Brakes^[5]. An owner describes a stability system fault alert. The car then rolled on a slope with no parking brake holding it, and the steering would not turn. The owner called it a life-threatening safety issue.
Electrical system^[6] and steering^[7]. These two groups carry the same report as the brakes complaint.

With so few reports, we cannot call any of this a pattern.

Recalls

NHTSA lists five recalls for this model year, newest first. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see which apply to your car.

Integrated brake (26V422). Filed 2026-07-01 and covering 428 potentially affected units^[8]. The brake system may fail to give normal power assist, or the anti-lock and stability systems may not work properly. That can lengthen stopping distance and raise the risk of a crash. The plan is to inspect the system and replace it if needed, at no charge. Owner letters were expected on August 21, 2026^[8]. Cars already repaired under 24V104 need the new remedy^[8].
Remedy pending
Starter-generator connection (25V202). Filed 2025-04-01, with 4,557 potentially affected units^[9]. A wire connection may come loose, which can stall the engine. The wiring may also overheat, which raises fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace parts as needed. The remedy is not yet available, and second owner letters will go out once it is^[9].
Air bag control unit (24V870). Filed 2024-11-19 and covering 3 units^[10]. The unit may have been built incorrectly, so air bags might not deploy as intended in a crash. Dealers will replace it. These vehicles were not sold from dealer inventory, so no owner letters will be mailed^[10].
Steering spindle (24V714). Filed 2024-09-25, with 982 potentially affected units^[11]. The spindle may break, which means much more steering effort and a higher crash risk. Dealers will replace the double universal joint. Letters were mailed on November 22, 2024^[11].
Integrated brake (24V104). Filed 2024-02-12 and covering 266,716 units across several brands and model years^[12]. The risk is the same brake assist and stability system problem described above. Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, and letters went out between June and December 2024^[12].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for the sedans in our data:

Version	City / Highway / Combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
530i, rear-wheel drive^[3]	28 / 35 / 31	$2,650
530i xDrive, all-wheel drive^[13]	27 / 35 / 30	$2,750
540i xDrive, all-wheel drive^[14]	26 / 33 / 28	$2,950

The 550e xDrive is rated 24 MPGe combined with 420 miles of range^[15]. The EPA fuel cost estimate uses current EPA fuel price assumptions, not prices from when the car was new.

Engine and size

The EPA test list shows 255 hp for the 2.0L four-cylinder^[16]. The 3.0L six-cylinder is rated 308 to 375 hp depending on version^[17].

Size for the 530i xDrive sedan, from Canadian-market specifications that can differ slightly from US models^[18]:

Measure	Value
Length^[18]	199 in
Width^[18]	75 in
Height^[18]	59 in
Wheelbase^[18]	118 in
Curb weight^[18]	4,158 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each 5 Series model year. The 2025 is highlighted^[2].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	48	3
1997	84	1
1998	66	2
1999	84	2
2000	93	2
2001	86	4
2002	88	4
2003	119	2
2004	321	6
2005	192	4
2006	388	11
2007	284	6
2008	432	6
2009	111	5
2010	180	12
2011	480	10
2012	265	6
2013	188	4
2014	153	6
2015	100	4
2016	81	7
2017	38	2
2018	86	5
2019	39	3
2020	15	8
2021	27	8
2022	17	3
2023	9	2
2024	18	7
2025	2	5

NHTSA shows 2 complaints for 2025^[2]. That is the lowest count of any 5 Series model year that has complaints on file^[2]. The next lowest is 2023 with 9, and 2024 has 18^[2].

Recalls tell a different story. 2025 has 5 recalls^[2]. Several years have more, including 2024 with 7 and 2020 and 2021 with 8 each^[2]. The model years 2026 and 2027 show no complaints and no recalls^[2].

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold. A low count can also mean fewer owners have had time to report.

Should you buy a used 2025 5 Series?

Owner complaints are very few, and none report injuries^[1]. The recall list is the bigger item, with two brake recalls and a steering spindle recall^[8]^[11]^[12]. The starter-generator remedy is not yet available, so ask a dealer about it before you buy^[9]. Use your VIN to confirm which recalls are open and completed. Treat the low complaint count as a good sign, not a guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2025 BMW 5 Series?: NHTSA lists only 2 complaints, touching wheels, brakes, electrical and steering^[1]^[4]^[5]^[6]^[7]. That is too few to call any of them a pattern.
Does the 2025 BMW 5 Series have recalls?: Yes, five. They cover the integrated brake system twice, the starter-generator connection, an air bag control unit and the steering spindle^[8]^[9]^[10]^[11]^[12].
What is the gas mileage of the 2025 BMW 5 Series?: The EPA rates the 530i at 31 combined MPG, the 530i xDrive at 30 and the 540i xDrive at 28^[3]^[13]^[14]. The 550e xDrive is rated 24 MPGe combined^[15].
How much horsepower does the 2025 BMW 5 Series have?: The 2.0L four-cylinder is rated 255 hp, and the 3.0L six-cylinder 308 to 375 hp^[16]^[17].
Is 2025 a good year for the BMW 5 Series?: It has the fewest complaints of any year with complaints on file, at 2, but it also has 5 recalls^[2].

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints on file for the 2025 BMW 5 Series (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every BMW 5 Series model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for 530i Sedan, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 28 city / 35 highway / 31 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,650. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
1 complaints name the wheels component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 26V422, filed July 1, 2026: Electronic Stability Control (Esc). NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V202, filed April 1, 2025: Electrical System › Starter Assembly. NHTSA recall database
Recall 24V870, filed November 19, 2024: Air Bags › Air Bag / Restraint Control Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 24V714, filed September 25, 2024: Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm. NHTSA recall database
Recall 24V104, filed February 12, 2024: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for 530i xDrive Sedan, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 35 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for 540i xDrive Sedan, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 33 highway / 28 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for 550e xDrive Sedan, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium and Electricity: 24 MPGe combined, 420 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2025 BMW 5 Series with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 255 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2025 BMW 5 Series with 3.0L 6-cylinder: rated 308 to 375 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, 5-SERIES 530i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN: length 199 in, width 75 in, height 59 in, wheelbase 118 in, curb weight 4,158 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2025 BMW 5 Series: problems, recalls and fuel economy