Model year
2016 BMW 5 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 5 Series for 2016. Under the matched names 528I, 530I, 535D, 535I, 550I, and 550XI, NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 83 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 528I are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (33), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (26), ENGINE (17). NHTSA lists 3 investigations, including 2 investigations with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 5 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 19–30 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 2 complaints
- 2001 3 complaints
- 2002 7 complaints
- 2003 15 complaints
- 2004 64 complaints
- 2005 21 complaints
- 2006 85 complaints
- 2007 13 complaints
- 2008 105 complaints
- 2009 8 complaints
- 2010 6 complaints
- 2011 81 complaints
- 2012 10 complaints
- 2013 194 complaints
- 2014 152 complaints
- 2015 100 complaints
- 2016 83 complaints
- 2017 38 complaints
- 2018 89 complaints
- 2019 39 complaints
- 2020 15 complaints
- 2021 27 complaints
- 2022 17 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 18 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2016. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 528I | 4 | 59 | 1 |
| 530I | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 535D | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| 535I | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 550I | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 550XI | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Recalls for 528I
24V608000 · Aug 13, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i,…
16V914000 · Dec 20, 2016
AIR BAGS
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…
16V747000 · Oct 17, 2016
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive…
15V718000 · Oct 30, 2015
CHILD SEAT; SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent…
Complaints for 528I
59 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 4, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for 528I
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
| GT 5 HB AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | — |
| GT 5 HB RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | — |
| PHEV 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535i · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 528i xDrive · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 535i xDrive · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 550i · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| 550i xDrive · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| 535i Gran Turismo · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 528i · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 34 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 535d · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 26 | 38 | 30 | — | — | $3,200 |
| 535d xDrive · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 26 | 37 | 30 | — | — | $3,200 |
| ActiveHybrid 5 · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 23 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
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