Model year
2027 BMW 5 Series
NHTSA's recall, complaint, and investigation files do not have a make and model name matched to the 2027 BMW 5 Series (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The files may list it under a different name. No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 25–31 mpg combined and 49 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–$3,300, 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
NHTSA's files do not have a make and model name matched to this EPA model year. Counts below are not filled in from a different vehicle. EPA figures for this name are still listed.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2027. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
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Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
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 | 29 | 35 | 31 | — | — | $2,650 |
| 530i xDrive Sedan · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 26 | 34 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
| 540i xDrive Sedan · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 26 | 32 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| 550e xDrive Sedan · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 22 | 28 | 25 | 49.0 | 430 | $3,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2027 BMW 5 Series at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.