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2023 BMW 5 Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2023 BMW 5 Series. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
0
owner complaints to NHTSA
20–28
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2023 BMW 5 Series

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

    NHTSA 23V821000 Reported 552 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2023 BMW 5 Series. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2023 BMW 5 Series (530e Sedan, 530e xDrive Sedan, 530i Sedan, 530i xDrive Sedan, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined20–28 mpg
City / Highway17–25 / 25–33
FuelPremium, Premium and Electricity
EPA classCompact Cars, Midsize Cars
Engine4/6/8 cyl, 2/3/4.4 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Compare BMW 5 Series model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 5 Series model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1989 BMW 5 Series01
1995 BMW 5 Series03
1996 BMW 5 Series10
1997 BMW 5 Series11
1999 BMW 5 Series02
2000 BMW 5 Series02
2001 BMW 5 Series03
2002 BMW 5 Series07
2003 BMW 5 Series015
2004 BMW 5 Series664
2005 BMW 5 Series421
2006 BMW 5 Series785
2007 BMW 5 Series313
2008 BMW 5 Series3105
2009 BMW 5 Series38
2010 BMW 5 Series56
2011 BMW 5 Series481
2012 BMW 5 Series010
2023 BMW 5 Series10

Checking a specific 2023 BMW 5 Series

How do I know if my 2023 BMW 5 Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2023 BMW 5 Series; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V821000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other BMW models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.