BMW 5 Series Common Faults
42
Fault Reports
25
Solved
13
Model Years
π Most Reported Problems
- π’ BMW 5 Series 2021 Catalytic converter P0420 code $200β$1500
- π’ BMW 5 Series 2016 Catalytic converter P0420 code $200β$1500
- π’ BMW 5 Series 2014 Alternator warning light battery not charging
- π’ BMW 5 Series 2014 ABS warning light on
- π’ BMW 5 Series 2019 Front suspension clunking over bumps $150β$1200
Fault Reports
42
25 with confirmed fix
Est. Repair Cost
$1,282
avg Β· $375β$2075 range
Fix Rate
60%
of reported faults solved
The BMW 5 Series is the brand's mid-size executive car, balancing performance, comfort, and technology. The E60, F10, and G30 generations are the most commonly owned. The 5 Series shares many drivetrains with the 3 Series but in a larger, more refined package suited to longer journeys and motorway use.
Common issues: Common 5 Series issues include N47 diesel timing chain failure on the E60 520d, electric water pump failure on the N20 and B48 engines, and ZF 8HP automatic transmission fluid degradation. The F10 550i with the N63 V8 engine has a known oil consumption issue addressed by BMW's N63 Customer Care Package.
π§ Reported Faults
π’
BMW 5 Series 2021 Catalytic converter P0420 code
1 fix
π 1,867
π’
BMW 5 Series 2016 Catalytic converter P0420 code
1 fix
π 1,848
π’
BMW 5 Series 2014 Alternator warning light battery not charging
1 fix
π 1,397
π’
BMW 5 Series 2014 ABS warning light on
1 fix
π 1,283
π’
BMW 5 Series 2019 Front suspension clunking over bumps
1 fix
π 1,255
π’
BMW 5 Series 2020 Car wont start clicking sound
1 fix
π 1,177
π’
BMW 5 Series 2016 Coolant leak from engine area
1 fix
π 1,055
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BMW 5 Series 2014 Power steering heavy and whining
1 fix
π 1,044
π’
BMW 5 Series 2021 CVT transmission shudder and jerking
1 fix
π 1,006
π’
BMW 540i 2016 B58 engine oil leak
1 fix
π 990
π’
BMW 5 Series 2015 Battery draining overnight parasitic drain
1 fix
π 981
π’
BMW 5 Series 2020 Power steering heavy and whining
1 fix
π 689
π’
BMW 5 Series 2016 Power steering heavy and whining
1 fix
π 674
π’
BMW 5 Series 2020 ABS warning light on
1 fix
π 664
π’
BMW 5 Series 2015 CVT transmission shudder and jerking
1 fix
π 550
π’
BMW 5 Series 2016 Engine oil leak from valve cover
1 fix
π 517
π’
BMW 5 Series 2020 P0300 random misfire rough idle
1 fix
π 474
π’
BMW 5 Series 2015 Exhaust rattle noise from underneath
1 fix
π 470
π’
BMW 5 Series 2019 CVT transmission shudder and jerking
1 fix
π 466
π’
BMW 5 Series 2015 Engine oil leak from valve cover
1 fix
π 464
π’
BMW 5 Series 2019 AC not blowing cold air compressor issue
1 fix
π 363
π’
BMW 5 Series 2014 Exhaust rattle noise from underneath
1 fix
π 312
π’
BMW 5 Series 2021 Brake pads worn squealing noise
1 fix
π 308
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BMW 5 Series 2021 ABS warning light on
1 fix
π 294
π’
BMW 5 Series 2019 Coolant leak from engine area
1 fix
π 290
βͺ
BMW 5 Series Overheating β N57 Coolant Pipe Failure
π 0
βͺ
BMW M5 F10 S63 High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure
π 0
βͺ
BMW 5 Series Fuel Tank Sender Failure β Inaccurate Gauge
π 0
βͺ
BMW 640d F12 N57 Timing Chain Stretch
π 0
βͺ
BMW 840d G14 B57 AdBlue NOx Sensor
π 0
βͺ
BMW 630i G32 Gran Turismo B48 Water Pump
π 0
βͺ
BMW 5 Series Oil Pressure Warning After Cold Start β VANOS Seals
π 0
βͺ
BMW E60 5 Series N47 Timing Chain Rattle β 520d 525d
π 0
βͺ
BMW F10 5 Series B47 Diesel High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure
π 0
βͺ
BMW E60 5 Series N52 Valve Stem Seal Wear β Oil Burning
π 0
βͺ
BMW E60 5 Series Electric Power Steering Failure
π 0
βͺ
BMW F10 5 Series Water Pump Failure β N20 Engine
π 0
βͺ
BMW E60 5 Series N47 EGR Valve Fouling
π 0
βͺ
BMW F10 5 Series Transfer Case Failure β xDrive
π 0
βͺ
BMW E60 5 Series Battery Drain β Multiple Modules
π 0
βͺ
BMW F10 5 Series N57 Diesel Injector Seal Leak
π 0
βͺ
BMW E60 M5 V10 Throttle Actuator Failure
π 0
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