BMW 5 Series Saloon recalls

The Safety Recall relates to the air-conditioning wiring harness located behind the dashboard. On the affected vehicles the wiring harness was fixed very close to a screw connection on the interior microfilter housing cover. The microfilter of the air conditioning system will be regularly replaced as part of the oil service. It cannot be ruled out that cables may be damaged when replacing the microfilter during a workshop visit. The filter cover has to be removed from the lower part of the instrument panel. After replacing the filter the cover has to be refitted at which point the wires may become damaged or trapped. If the wiring harness is damaged this could lead to malfunctions of the air conditioning system as well as to a short circuit. In case of a short circuit a sensor may overheat while the vehicle is in operation. As a result smoke may develop from the instrument panel and subsequently a fire cannot be ruled out.

Fix: On the affected vehicles the air-conditioning wiring harness will be checked repaired if necessary and re-secured in a modified fixing.

6,546 vehicles · built 20 Jun 2023 to 8 Apr 2025

The Safety Recall relates to the engine starter motor. The fault relates to the RSW22 starter RWT (reinforced water tightness). It was found that with RWT starters an increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can cause the growth of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn may increase the relay contact resistance resulting in false starts or even causing short circuits and possibly a thermal reaction. In case of a short circuit the possibility of a thermal event cannot be excluded. This may happen while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibrations causing a short circuit due to moving deposits.

Fix: On the affected vehicles the starter motor will be replaced with a variant by another supplier with a different design. Until the repair has been completed it is recommended to not leave the vehicle running unattended after starting the engine.

6 vehicles · built 30 Oct 2020 to 1 Apr 2022

Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.

Fix: Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.

• 5 SERIES SALOON: 1,883 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2000 to 16 Sep 2003
• 5 SERIES SALOON: 6,211 vehicles · built 22 Sep 2009 to 27 Oct 2016

For affected vehicles there is a concern involving water ingress and corrosion to the starter motor for where a short circuit cannot be ruled out. It is strongly recommended to park the vehicle outdoors and not in the immediate vicinity of buildings until the repair has been carried out.

Fix: Replacement of the starter motor.

22,821 vehicles · built 18 Aug 2016 to 1 Sep 2020

On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.

Fix: Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.

8 vehicles · built 12 Apr 2024 to 2 Jul 2024

Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

Fix: Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

60,822 vehicles · built 10 Dec 2009 to 27 Oct 2016

On affected vehicles there may have been a deviation in the production of the double universal joint on the steering column. Certain steering movements could result in the component failing.

Fix: Affected vehicles will have the double universal joint replaced.

497 vehicles · built 17 Jun 2024 to 4 Sep 2024

On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.

Fix: Vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle’s software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced.

5,514 vehicles · built 2 Mar 2023 to 1 Aug 2024

On affected vehicles overtime the aluminium screws can loosen or break on the adjustable variable camshaft timing (VANOS) units potentially resulting in engine emergency mode being activated.

Fix: On affected vehicles the eight aluminium screws will be replaced if evidence of faulty screws is found then the VANOS adjustment unit will also be replaced.

• 5 SERIES SALOON: 2 vehicles · built 23 Sep 2009 to 9 Dec 2009
• 5 SERIES SALOON: 4 vehicles · built 16 Sep 2010 to 18 Jul 2011

On affected vehicles an unexpected loss of hydraulic brake assistance may occur and may result in a different pedal behaviour under specific conditions an extended braking distance may be experienced and ABS/Stability control may be impaired

Fix: On the affected vehicles the Integrated Brake System will be replaced

12 vehicles · built 19 Jun 2023 to 5 Jul 2023

On affected vehicles the rear seat ISOFIX bracket may have been damaged during the production process and may allow the seat to detach in the event of an accident

Fix: On affected vehicles the ISOFIX fixing will be inspected and if necessary replaced

113 vehicles · built 15 Jan 2024 to 29 Jan 2024

On affected vehicles the steering wheel ground connection may have been insufficiently fastened during production which may result in the system detecting the hands are on the steering wheel even though they are not��

Fix: On affected vehicles the steering wheel ground connection will be checked and if required reworked.�

• 5 SERIES SALOON: 223 vehicles · built 19 Jun 2023 to 17 Jul 2024
• 5 SERIES SALOON: 936 vehicles · built 19 Jun 2023 to 6 Sep 2023

A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.

Fix: On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.

27,539 vehicles · built 23 Jan 2013 to 27 Oct 2016

In rare cases the starter motor can inadvertently be activated permanently presenting a risk of a thermal event.

Fix: Rework the starter motor assembly.

25,982 vehicles · built 27 Feb 2017 to 29 Jun 2020

Screw connections of some seats and seatbelts may not have been properly tightened during vehicle production.

Fix: : Inspect and ensure all affected seats and belts are correctly secured and tightened to specification.

3 vehicles · built 23 Jun 2022 to 24 Jun 2022

Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.

Fix: The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.

• 5 SERIES SALOON: 322,745 vehicles · built 8 Mar 2016 to 14 Sep 2020
• 5 SERIES SALOON: 322,745 vehicles · built 11 Mar 2014 to 27 Oct 2016

The Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident.

Fix: On the affected vehicles the EGR cooler module will be replaced.

• 5 SERIES SALOON: 319,399 vehicles · built 15 Mar 2011 to 27 Oct 2016
• 5 SERIES SALOON: 319,399 vehicles · built 22 Feb 2017 to 4 May 2018