Model year
2025 BMW 5 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 5 Series for 2025. Under the matched names 530I, 530I XDRIVE, 540I, 540I XDRIVE, and 550E XDRIVE, NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 2 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 530I are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), SERVICE BRAKES (1), STEERING (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 24–31 mpg combined and 50 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,650–$3,400, 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 2025. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 530I | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 530I XDRIVE | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 540I | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 540I XDRIVE | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 550E XDRIVE | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for 530I
26V422000 · Jul 1, 2026
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction…
25V202000 · Apr 1, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 330i, 330i xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive) and X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The electrical connection between the…
24V870000 · Nov 19, 2024
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 530i and 540i xDrive vehicles. The air bag control unit may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in the air bags not deploying as intended.
24V104000 · Feb 12, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause…
Complaints for 530I
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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 530I
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i Sedan · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 28 | 35 | 31 | — | — | $2,650 |
| 530i xDrive Sedan · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
| 540i xDrive Sedan · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 26 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| 550e xDrive Sedan · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 23 | 26 | 24 | 50.0 | 420 | $3,400 |
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