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BMW 5-Series in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Aug 201028000 mi | fuel pump replaced |
BMW 5-Series in Great Britain Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
Apr 201390000 mi£450 | The rear wiper should automatically come on if front wipers are on and reverse gear is engagaed. It does not do so. The garage took four attempts to fix that and has failed to do so. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
Mar 201244000 mi | Leak of trans oil. |
BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Jul 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
Oct 201139500 mi | Excessive wind noise from sunroof seal. Replaced under new car warranty per BMW SIB Car had carbon buidlup on back of valves. Dealer noticed car running rough. Dealer claimed repair ($500) was not covered under warranty, but got authorization to clean valves from BMW | ||
Jan 201356000 miUS $800 | Noise in drivers side when applying brakes. They installed a new brake carrier, $628 for parts and labor. Trans pan leaking | ||
May 201360000 mi | Electric Automatic gave error code and had to be replaced | ||
Aug 201363000 miUS $350 | Vacuum hoses replaced Replaced both turbos Fuel sensor not working |
BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2007 - Nov 2010 | |||
Mar 20087000 mi | iPod selection would spontaneously switch to the radio. | ||
Oct 200934000 mi | Front park distance sensor failed. | ||
Mar 201038000 mi | Rear window latch failed. Warning light panel had to be replaced. | ||
May 201040000 mi | fuel system problem related to turbocharger |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Feb 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
Mar 201389000 miUS $600 | Battery needed replacing Water pump failed | ||
Jun 201392000 mi | Turbo failed, required replacement due to rattling wastegate actuator. | ||
Feb 201499000 mi | Turbos found to be badly seated and worn, replaced entire units. Rear differential found to be noisy and worn, part replaced. |
BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
May 201463600 miUS $25 | Need to replace a 10 amp relay that controled the rear air shocks. |
BMW 5-Series in Alberta, Canada Dec 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
Jan 2012 | Weak AC. Schader valve was found leaking. System re-charged. Loose sunroof panel. Replaced sunroof seal. | ||
Apr 201244020 mi | Rear hatch would open on its own intermittently while driving. |
BMW 5-Series in Kansas, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
Jun 201334000 miUS $900 | A rubber gasket on the selectable automatic gear shifter was worn, and the whole piece had to be replaced. The part cost about $250 and labor was about $240. No other problems with the transmission, fluid replaced and new oil pan installed. |
BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
Jul 201235000 mi | Brake wear sensor damaged - causing light squealing sound. Replaced all brake pads/rotors/sensors under warranty |
BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jun 201177500 miC $2500 | Replace turbocharger - waste gates sticking Replace rear window switch Actuator motor for transfer case Actuator motor for transfer case Replace solenoid for turbocharger Replace switch for rear window | ||
Sep 201183700 miC $5500 | Water leak into trunk - sunroof drains plugged. Shorted out modules for I-drive, sunroof, load leveling, transmission display and one other. | ||
May 201289860 miC $300 | Replace vacuum hose - engine was losing power under acceleration | ||
May 201399700 miC $1100 | Overheating - leaking water pump - replaced | ||
Oct 2013103000 miC $1500 | Sun roof drain tube plugged - water backs up into rear compartment (wagon) and shorts out electronics | ||
Dec 2013106640 miC $650 | Replaced faulty coil and spark plug | ||
Jul 2014115200 miC $1500 | Drain hoses in sunroof plugged (3rd time failed) - overflow runs into rear compartment. Minor electronics are located below spare tire - shorted out Tire pressure monitor |
BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States May 2015 - Aug 2017 | |||
Mar 2016112000 miUS $1700 | Oil Filter Housing Seals Leaking. Seals replaced including oil cooler. Thrust Arm Bushings - Both Sides |
BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2010 - May 2017 | |||
Oct 201154700 mi | water leak from sunroof during heavy rain shorted out electronics under spare tire. drains were blocked. | ||
Aug 201266200 miUS $302 | warm a/c replaced compressor and expansion valve | ||
Feb 201373800 miUS $450 | wires to tailgate cycled and broke. needed to replace wires to tailgate. | ||
Oct 201380700 miUS $439 | replace water pump. new bushings for front suspension | ||
Jul 201490300 miUS $1600 | automatic tailgate hydraulic failure. replaced pistons and electrical wiring. | ||
Aug 2015101500 mi | replace air conditioner compresser | ||
Mar 2016106000 miUS $100 | tire pressure monitor needed replacement on left front wheel. | ||
Mar 2017116000 miUS $116 | water from drains shorted out electrical components. replaced sirius module under insurance claim. replaced mechatronic sleeve on transmission under extended warranty. |
BMW 5-Series in Switzerland Nov 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jul 201855800 mi$3500 | Distance sensor for adaptive cruise control had to be replaced |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States May 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201156000 mi | Turbocharger replaced | ||
Aug 2015107700 miUS $600 | Replace crankshaft position sensor | ||
Sep 2015108000 miUS $1000 | Low pressure fuel pump | ||
Aug 2016120000 miUS $350 | the motor that turns the headlamps right or left when you steer right or left, broke, in the right headlight. I chose to not fully repair it, as it would cost $1200. Just making the light aim straight now - cost $240 | ||
Mar 2017133000 miUS $800 | Key fob stopped working, and the problem was the wiring harness, which developed a short where it travels from the chassis to the rear hatchback. | ||
Nov 2017136000 miUS $550 | The headlamp unit developed condensation and the corroded the bulb connection. The entire headlamp unit was replaced. |
BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 200924000 miUS $90 | Code reduced power engine malfunction comes up...code then clears, and engine power returns to normal. | ||
Apr 200924000 mi | replaced both turbochargers and valvecase cover. | ||
Sep 200929000 mi | replaced both turbochargers due to broken actuator arm | ||
Aug 201041000 mi | air conditioner blows hot air code on fuel pump recurred after repair, then went away on its own. |
BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jan 201582500 miC $800 | labour + parts for 6 spark plugs and 6 ignition coils | ||
Mar 201576260 miC $4011 | Rebuilt 1st gear and reverse | ||
Jul 201579360 mi | Warning light appeared indicating "High Battery Drain". Took to mechanic to check diagnostic message. Apparently, the 12V socket would not go to "sleep" and thus warning light appeared. Mechanic cleared message and reset computer. | ||
Jun 201796720 miC $550 | Intelligent battery sensor replaced | ||
May 2021114700 mi | slight leak from engine oil pan gasket | ||
Sep 2021119660 miC $1200 | Front left axel shaft | ||
Oct 2021121520 miC $500 | passenger door lock actuator | ||
Nov 2021122140 miC $570 | engine oil cooler hose | ||
Jul 2022130820 miC $1200 | 1 cylinder not firing consistently. Replace all 6 spark plugs and ignition coils |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jan 201022000 mi | Engine stopped running, injectors, coils, plugs all replaced, now fine. | ||
Jun 201029000 mi | High pressure fuel pump, N54 engines Achilles heel. Upgraded the software. | ||
Jul 201029700 mi | Long cranks, 'engine malfunction reduced power' including while on the freeway - not great to be on the 405 stuck at 35. Replaced high pressure fuel pump. The car's now running properly for the first time this year. |
BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
Feb 201265000 mi | HPFP (high pressure fuel pump) a known issue covered under BMW TSB and replaced under warranty. BMW has actually extended coverage of this item out to 120,000 miles / 10 years. Mine did not "give out" but was done as a preventative fix. | ||
Nov 201276800 miUS $50 | this is a wagon so, rear hatch glass "switch" to latch the glass window was "popping" itself unlatched. simple fix, covered under warranty. | ||
Mar 201386000 mi | DME (engine control unit) failed. When this happened engine would not run properly and computers forced car to slow down and ultimately require pulling off road and stopping. It saves itself from more damage basically. Very annoying. | ||
Aug 201390600 miUS $55 | AC compressor failure. Replaced under CPO warranty. The problem I have with CPO I am realizing is paying $50+tax every time. Over 2 years this could easily add up to $500 plus the annoyance of having to go to shop in the first place. | ||
Dec 201397000 miUS $50 | 2 turbos. it is a known issue that the factory turbos may not last longer than 100,000 - 120,000 miles | ||
Jun 2014100000 miUS $100 | water appearing in battery compartment which in a wagon is in the right rear corner beside cargo area. headliner has to be removed in order to clear the drain lines that come off the sunroof. | ||
Apr 2015111000 miUS $4100 | rear air suspension wiring damage to left rear sensor, possibly from road debris $500 Thrust rod bushings totally shot. Noticed with increased vibration/clunking in steering wheel immediately upon sharp braking at low speeds. $600 Thermostat failing. Noticed by CEL code. Replacing water pump at same time due to labor into same area of engine and mileage on original pump. $1450 for both items car not responding to remote keys. (doors won't lock/unlock, hatch won't open, etc) $2500-$3300 to repair/replace wiring looms in rear hatch area !!!!!! Oil filter Housing Gasket- heavy leak, $950 to access and repair! |
BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
May 201446700 miUS $600 | Water pump died | ||
Jan 2017US $4000 | Draining battery symptoms were slow clock, various error message. Battery and alternator both bad. Fuel injectors replaced improperly by prior shop | ||
Feb 201870000 mi | A headlight filled with water that never evaporated and caused the bulb to fail … I did a DIY fix to get out the condensation and replaced the bulb on my own. |
BMW 5-Series in Tennessee, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
Feb 201388200 miUS $600 | The N54 twin turbo motor had excessive carbon buildup on the intake valves due to the poor design of the EGR system on this direct injection motor. BMW's solution is a walnut shell blasting of the valves every 40K miles as 'maintenance'. | ||
Apr 201389000 miUS $300 | Check engine light came on for misfire. Engine running rough. Replaced all six plugs. Problem persisted. Ended up replacing all six coils. Problem solved. BMW recommends coil replacement every 45000 miles. Indies recommend 30000 miles. | ||
Jun 201394000 miUS $500 | Engine malfunction warning upon hard acceleration. Replaced boost control solenoids - didn't fix it. New diagnosis - bad turbos - leaking wastegates. BMW extended the warranty on the turbos for wastegate issues but only to 82,000 miles. SOL | ||
Nov 201398700 miUS $3700 | Both turbo wastegates were leaking resulting in lost power and numerous CEL. Both turbos were replaced with factory remanufactured units. Low speed engine misfire/rough idle when cold and under high load. | ||
Jan 2014100500 miUS $440 | CEL caused by engine misfire. Replaced one injector. These were replaced in 2009 under recall but are proving to be bad as well. BMW has a newer version of injector that the BMW community says is solid but BMW won't replace. Customer pays | ||
Aug 2014108000 miUS $2000 | Brake Master Cylinder failure. | ||
Sep 2014109000 miUS $650 | Thrust bushings in the front lower control arms failed. Common with all BMW's with high mileage. Caused toe induced tire wear. Recommenmdation is to replace every 80,000 miles. | ||
May 2015116600 miUS $150 | Rear shocks were tired. Replaced both with Bilstein HD. Intermittent low battery warning. The battery was original from 2008. Had it replaced with aftermarket Interstate battery and also had the battery registered to the ECU. Rear self leveling suspension failure warning. Had shop inspect it at same time battery was being replaced. Shop found water in the spare tire well (where BMW put the self leveling susp. control unit). Shop drained the water. Rear self leveling suspension failure came back. Problem took a week to trace. Sunroof cassette drain clogged by dead bugs. Drain cleared. Problem corrected. Holes drilled in spare tire well to prevent future water accumulation. | ||
Jun 2015118000 miUS $700 | Front struts were tired. Replaced front struts with Bilstein HD and had car aligned. |
turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
BMW 5-Series in Sweden Dec 2012 - Oct 2015 | |||
Jun 201411160 mi$2000 | Left Rear bearings had to be replaced |
BMW 5-Series in Czech Republic Oct 2008 - Jul 2013 | |||
Dec 200818600 mi | Rear hatch window unlocking by itself. | ||
Jan 200919840 mi | Rear hatch window unlocking by itself. Fixed on second attempt. | ||
Feb 200921080 mi | Front suspension making squeeking noises when going through deeper. Replaced some rubber dampeners to fix front suspension creaking on second attempt. | ||
Mar 200922940 mi | Rear hatch making creeking noises when soft-close function is activated. | ||
May 200927280 mi | "Excessive battery drain" message on car start because of CD player which keeps spinning after car is turned off. Known problem which should have been sorted by CIP progman upgrade but the dealer claims that the newest version is there already. | ||
Oct 200938440 mi$150 | The CCC unit was faulty and had to be replaced. |
turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 5-Series in Ireland Aug 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
Sep 2014182900 mi€1300 | Blown Turbo | ||
Feb 2015195300 mi€3700 | The timing chain broke | ||
May 2015199020 mi | Tailgate wiring faults | ||
Mar 2016228160 mi€100 | Bad oil leak. | ||
May 2016233120 mi€300 | Oil leak at the oil filter housing returned after about three weeks. | ||
Sep 2016238080 mi | Developed a second oil leak at the rear of the engine. The garage reported that the auto clutch was on the way out. When cruising on the motorway the engine rpm often varies +- 100 with no input from the driver. Good car, horrible engine. |
215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 5-Series in Slovak Republic Sep 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 2012114700 mi€28 | No heating on the right side. Heater core was flushed and blown with compressed air. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 5-Series in Tennessee, United States Dec 2011 - Nov 2012 | |||
Jun 201269000 miUS $6600 | Turbocharger waste gate failure. Replaced turbochargers. |
BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Sep 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
Sep 201541000 mi | transmission went into limp mode, showed transmission error on mmi, shut off car, restarted message gone transmission fine. Indie shop checked for fault code and battery condition no codes battery fine (original). Car never repeated problem. |
BMW 5-Series in Nevada, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jun 20082200 miUS $64000 | Bad fuel pump and bad fuel injectors mean potential fire hazzard and possible explosion. You should know that the 2008 535i has some major defects engine wise. My car has been in for this problem twice now, this time though it was the worst. | ||
Jan 2009 | Problems fixed by dealer So far so good. | ||
Dec 200926000 mi | Fuel pump and fuel injectors -gas pouring into the engine. Clouds of smoke shooting out of exhaust. Car shaking at any speed including while at stop. |
BMW 5-Series in Nevada, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Feb 201038000 mi | Low pressure sensor replaced. Fuel injector #6 replaced. |
BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2016 - Jan 2016 | |||
Jan 201664000 miUS $650 | Valve cover gasket leak. |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
Apr 201153000 miUS $50 | Water pump failed while driving. Car came to a halt with Overheat warning. Towed to deal and replaced water pump. Paid $50 for deductible on extended warranty. | ||
Jul 201260300 mi | Engine losing power upon accelerating from stoplight. Had to replace 3 fuel injectors Index 9 to newer Index 12, that solved the problem. the other 3 injectors were index 11 already. All index 9 injectors were subject to recall but some deals did not change them all. | ||
Feb 2018111000 miUS $1100 | Replaced 3 fuel injectors with index 12 from original index 9 |
BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2019 | |||
Aug 201492700 miUS $2000 | Turbo Replacement | ||
Oct 201494300 miUS $2400 | Replaced injectors | ||
Jan 201596000 miUS $500 | Water Pump / Thermostat | ||
Jul 2015101000 miUS $550 | Oil leak |
BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States May 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jun 201138000 miUS $134 | Clunk / thump from rear of the car immediately after starting the car - replace a rear differential seal. Helped the issue, but didn't resolve it. after a parking brake adjustment at the shop, the parking brake assembly failed and became noisy and smelly - towed car back to shop for complete parts replacement problem with passenger seat belt warning turning on randomly - passenger seat sensor replacement |
BMW 5-Series in Missouri, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
Aug 201133000 mi | Steering wheel had discoloration, new wheel ordered Week after steering wheel ordered was installed by dealer. | ||
Jun 201242000 mi | Air conditioner thermostat not working correctly. Fixed better than before but still not great |
BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
Oct 201050000 mi | Loose trim piece fixed, faulty adhesive on the back of a clip. | ||
Dec 201053000 mi | Trim came loose agaiin about a month later, fixed again. |
BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2010 | |||
Mar 20098600 mi | Fuel pump failure | ||
Dec 200917000 mi | Second replacement of the high-pressure fuel pump. First in March 2009. Had to be flatbedded both times. Fuel pump failure, 2nd time |
BMW 5-Series in Tennessee, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
Nov 201479000 miUS $300 | Wastegates rattle. BMW replaced under mfg extended warranty. Replaced vacuum lines. | ||
Dec 201479000 miUS $2600 | Rough idle on cold start. Engine stalled and cd check engine light came on with P0300,0301,0302misfire codes. Replaced plugs, injectors and coils on all cylinders. | ||
Aug 201591900 miUS $180 | Slight front wheel bearing noise. Replaced both front wheel bearings. | ||
Mar 2017122700 miUS $2100 | Struts, shocks, mounts |
BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
Aug 2015123700 miUS $200 | Oil leak from the gasket on the oil cooler. | ||
Oct 2015125300 miUS $660 | Oil filter gasket failed and required replacement. Had slow but constant/steady leak. | ||
Jan 2016127300 miUS $1700 | Coolant system leak. Cooling line to turbo bank #2 failed. Car was spewing coolant at an alarming rate when car is operating under pressure while driving. | ||
Mar 2016129000 mi | 3 ignition coils failed. Replaced by mechanic. |
BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Nov 2007 - Jan 2012 | |||
Apr 200819000 mi | Oil line leak from oil filter to oil cooler - replaced line. Oil cooler leak - problem occurred after the oil line was replaced. Suspect mechanic damaged the oil cooler. Another oil leak - oil leaking around drain plug. | ||
Dec 200837000 mi | Cold engine runs rough, misfires. Once warm runs smoothly, but check engine light is on. Replaced oxygen sensors and hi-press fuel pump. Problem remains. | ||
Feb 200940000 mi | New software version 32.1 uploaded, plugs cleaned, full reset of computers. Car did run much better and cold start roughness was better, but not completely fixed. Car is back at dealers for further repair. | ||
Mar 200941000 mi | Engine light- cold start misfire/roughness, DME fault 29E0 mixture rich, tank vent valve replaced, replace fuel injectors, smoke test for leaks. Car now has not exhibited the problem over the last 1,000 miles so I consider it fixed. | ||
Jun 200949000 mi | High pressure pump failed. This is the 2nd pump - the first was replaced as part of the rough engine start problem I was having. | ||
Mar 201188000 miUS $175 | TPM in a wheel failed. Dealer determined which TPM sensor was bad, pulled the tire and replaced it. | ||
Sep 201198000 miUS $1049 | TPM failure. Dealer could not determine which unit in tire failed. Solution was to replace all for $800. Choose not to but had to pay $200 for diagnostic. Left Halo light not working - cost $339.04 to replace - have to remove the front bumper to get to the light! Replaced all tire TPM sensors as dealer could not determine which one failed. I paid for 3 of the 4 sensors. 5 of the 6 fuel injectors found leaking. I paid for 3 and 2 were under warranty. | ||
Oct 201198000 miUS $1049 | 3 of 6 injectors leaking, including two of the new ones - replaced TPM failure light on - all 4 TPM sensors replaced because BMW dealer could not determine which individual sensor was bad |
BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States Apr 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
Jul 201357700 miUS $50 | Water pump failed, but replaced under warranty. |
BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
Apr 201022500 mi | Front right daytime running lamp was burned out. It was replaced at the dealership. |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Mar 2008 - Apr 2011 | |||
Mar 20098000 mi | A warning light came on indicating "Engine Malfunction/Power Reduced" and the car felt sluggish. It was diagnosed as a software issue; the software was updated by the dealership. | ||
Mar 201012000 mi | The driver side window made a "clunking" noise upon rolling it down. The window regulator was replaced. |
BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013 | |||
May 201360000 miUS $3500 | air conditioner failed again. |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Aug 2007 - Dec 2013 | |||
Mar 201021000 mi | replaced sunroof seal. | ||
Aug 201130000 miUS $1080 | Stability control and start off assistance not working | ||
Mar 201343000 miUS $63 | Replaced hood shocks |
BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
Nov 202199850 miUS $2000 | Replaced BOTH headlight housings with New Hella OE Adaptive Xenon units. The internal wiring harnesses and plastics of the e60 factory headlight housings (Hella) are notorious for failing internally. I had attempted to refurbish mine but to no avail. I ended up having to cannibalize the adaptive xenon control unit and igniters to install in the new $2000/pair Hella replacements plus the cost of new bulbs. |
BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States Jul 2007 - Dec 2015 | |||
Feb 201019100 mi | "Increased Battery Discharge" light came on. Dealer said that I am driving too many short trips so that battery is not recharged by driving. Suggested that I get a battery charger. Seems like a $50K car should not have this problem. | ||
May 201555100 miUS $1300 | Water pump failed |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jan 2015115700 miUS $700 | front hubs/bearings | ||
Apr 2015116700 miUS $4500 | Replaced oil pan gasket which had a very slight leak. This was covered by my 3rd party warranty. Hydraulic leak in active stabilizer bar. Bar was replaced. | ||
Oct 2015122000 miUS $2700 | Leaking power steering pump replaced with re-manufactured unit. I paid $200 to cover tax and the v-belt which the warranty co. doesn't cover. Third party warranty company paid the balance. | ||
Jan 2016122500 mi | Valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket and oil cooler gasket leaking. Gasket removal and replacement paid for by 3rd party warranty company. A/C compressor was making a growling noise when A/C was on. Warranty company covered replacement of noisy A/C compressor under warranty. | ||
Apr 2016125000 mi | Previously repaired (9 months ago) oil pan leak started leaking again. Dealer removed the replacement gasket and replaced it with a second new gasket. They claimed that the original replacement part was defective. Car was making a squeaking noise right at start up. I thought it was an issue with the installation of a replacement A/C compressor from a previous repair. Was due to the DVD drive instead. I declined to replace that as it works fine. | ||
Sep 2016127000 miUS $2624 | Engine running rough sometimes at startup and then for a few miles. Problem got worse and more frequent. ECU finally set a code which turned on the check engine light(CEL). 2 injectors were found to be bad. All six had to be replaced, what? | ||
Mar 2017131194 mi | Oil Cooler Gasket, which was replaced in 1/2016, started leaking again. Gasket was re-replaced under warranty from last replacement. | ||
Jul 2017132000 mi | There is a connection point under the hood where the battery wire from the trunk terminates and is connected to the jump-start point. This point then has another wire going down to the starter. Car wouldn't start. Found loose nut/bolt at this point. Tightened bolt, problem fixed. | ||
Feb 2018137000 miUS $136 | One ignition coil failed under hard acceleration. Code was read indicating which of the 6 coils failed. Coil was replaced. Should have done it myself since the coil is available from a number of internet sources for about $25. Would have been a great excuse to buy a code reader. Oh well... | ||
Jul 2021151000 mi | Battery failed and replaced by me |
BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Jun 2008 - Feb 2016 | |||
Nov 200938000 mi | Check engine light on. Engine had faulty fuel injector. | ||
Dec 2015125000 miUS $2500 | replaced water pump, heating core | ||
Jan 2016125000 miUS $6000 | Transmission was whinning and required replacement | ||
Feb 2016125000 miUS $6000 | The transmission failed and had to be replaced. Cost was $6000 |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Mar 2009 - Nov 2010 | |||
Nov 200922000 mi | Replaced fuel injector | ||
Dec 200924000 mi | Nav system quit working. Service advisor saw the problem. It spontaneously resolved prior to my service appt. | ||
Apr 201028000 mi | iDrive crashing. Reload of sw fixed it. | ||
Nov 201034000 mi | CEL on and running rough at startup when turned in. |
BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2008 - Jul 2013 | |||
Jan 20081300 mi | Purchased the car late June 2008. Late September I noticed some oil beneath the car and indeed it was an oil leak. They said it was from a defective engine oil cooler and lost a fair amount of oil. It was repaired without charge. Hope this was a fluke. | ||
Oct 20081000 mi | Oil leaking below car. Found by dealer to be a leak in the 'engine oil cooler' and was a factory defective item. No cost for repair. | ||
Jan 20092000 mi | Driver's side door speaker went out. Was replaced at no charge. | ||
Mar 201113000 mi | Noticed misfiring. Replaced three injectors, three gasket rings, and six decoupling elements per recall. Would have also replaced the HPFP, but none in stock. | ||
Jul 201326000 mi | 2 rattles- one front drivers side, had it for ayear cannot find cause. sounds metal. the other was new, on the right front, sounded in dashboard and also could not find the cause. it developed during a visit 2 months ago for oil change and dent removal. |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
Aug 201252300 miUS $36 | Clips holding center dash trim broke. | ||
Jun 201361000 miUS $100 | Rear window regulator failed. |
BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
Mar 201385000 miUS $750 | Replaced oil filter housing seal | ||
Feb 2015134100 miUS $980 | Replaced valve cover gasket |
BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2012 - Feb 2016 | |||
Dec 201349000 miUS $950 | water pump replaced |
BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2009 | |||
Mar 200918000 miUS $6000 | Replaced both turbo units under warranty | ||
Jul 200921000 miUS $3000 | Replaced high pressure fuel pumps. Engine went in limp home mode | ||
Oct 200927000 mi | Steering inoperative; also battery replaced bad cell. |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201491000 miUS $200 | Water pump quit working and car would only idle. Water pump was covered under warranty, but I had to pay for thermostat replacement not covered. | ||
Apr 2020122000 miUS $2800 | Had to replace transfer case. |
BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2014 | |||
Jan 201236000 miUS $350 | Housing for the rear turn and reverse light... | ||
Aug 201240500 miUS $160 | Right Low bean headlight. | ||
Dec 201243000 miUS $317 | Accidentally poured engine oil into power steering oil compartment, had to have it flushed out. | ||
Oct 201347200 miUS $345 | Replaced with a new battery | ||
Nov 201450000 miUS $4500 | Transmission mechatronics leak Replaced mechatronics |
BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
Nov 2014106000 miUS $500 | Water hose needed replacement | ||
May 2015115400 miUS $1049 | Diagnosed as faulty DMTL pump and IBS cable, which caused my check engine light to stay on. The faulty pump and IBS cable had to be replaced. |
BMW 5-Series in Oklahoma, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 201689000 miUS $2100 | Replace Turbos that BMW and Dealer would not cover under warranty. Had waste gate rattle, bushings worn out. TSB. Replace fuel injectors due to prior dealer installing incorrectly damaging all six. Replaced leaking oil filter gaskets Replaced leaking Valve cover gasket Walnut shell blasted intake valves to clean carbon off of them. | ||
Oct 2017100800 miUS $75 | Changed oil & oil filter. Rotated tires. Small oil leak at engine pan, could not identify source. | ||
Jan 2022143000 miUS $450 | Brake pads and rotors worn. Flushed brake fluid |
BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jan 201372000 miUS $50 | Coolant Pump went bad. Dealer replaced it under CPO warranty. Also, Replaced Oil Pressure Sensor since false low engine oil level warning was coming. |
BMW 5-Series in Indiana, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
Apr 201562800 mi | Water pump failed. |
BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
Feb 201125000 mi | leaking windshield washer pump or reservoir. repaired under warranty. seems to be a known problem on the BMW forums. | ||
Jan 201240000 mi | Ticking sound getting progressively louder. It sounds like a typewriter. The dealer says its normal. The car didnt make this sound until recently. | ||
Jan 2014US $2000 | Took it to an independent shop for a once over prior to extended warranty expired. They reccommended replacing control arm bushings. Took it to dealer who said it needed thrust arm replacement. They did out for $50 deductible. waterpump went out after 9 days past warranty. also all injectors, plugs, ignition coils had to be replace. fought with BMW NA and they agreed to pay for parts. Labor was over $2,000. Traded the car in for a brand new Mini Copper Hardtop S. |
BMW 5-Series in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
Nov 201146000 miUS $50 | Got recurring check engine lights and reduced power "limp mode". The exhaust VANOS solenoid had failed. |
BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2017 | |||
Jun 201245000 mi | battery failed | ||
Dec 201246000 mi | Cracked front windshield. Got in the car and noticed a 6-inch crack starting from the edge towards the center. No chips or any other indication of rock damage anywhere in the area. The glass repair company said this is typically a weak spot. |
BMW 5-Series in Kentucky, United States May 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jul 201129300 mi | Windshield washer pump was leaking washer fluid, repaired on the first trip, however it took 2 weeks before the dealer could see my car. I drove it until then. | ||
Oct 201131300 mi | Rear passenger window was stuck down. There was a strange noise when the window button was pressed. The power window motor was replaced and it took from Monday to Wednesday to get the part. | ||
Feb 201346300 mi | The passenger door would not open sometimes from the inside. Video of it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO61Z6Bv-ns The passenger front door will not open at all from the outside. | ||
Jun 201557000 miUS $900 | Water pump went out, purchased one on Amazon (cheaper than dealer) then allowed the dealer to do the labor. |
BMW 5-Series in Oregon, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 2015134900 miUS $500 | Turbocharger failed. Replaced CHRA's with good used units. Machined and installed new wastegate bushings and machined wastegate arms to match. Reinstalled with new gaskets/seals, coolant, and oil. | ||
Jul 2017150000 miUS $300 | Oil pan gasket replaced. Walnut blasted intake ports/valves. |
BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2014 | |||
Feb 201450000 mi | overheating rear passenger window inoperable. limp mode |
BMW 5-Series in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
Mar 201264000 miUS $200 | right rear lights went out, replaced connector and a bracket | ||
Dec 201276000 miUS $150 | Fuel injector bank failure | ||
Sep 201386000 mi | Engine Malfunction related to turbo charging system | ||
Oct 201387000 mi | Hp fuel pump replaced under warranty | ||
Mar 201494000 miUS $200 | Car overheated. Towed to dealer | ||
Jul 201499300 miUS $300 | Water pump failed Engine malfunction light | ||
Aug 2014100000 miUS $500 | Both turbos replaced with purchased warranty. They paid $3K, I paid $500 | ||
Dec 2014105000 miUS $2500 | Oil gasket leak Tie rod ends frozen |
BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States Jul 2007 - Aug 2010 | |||
Aug 200813000 mi | Car had little power and warned there was a malfunction. I was away from the dealer, if I had driven to the dealer instead of stopping it probably would not have had to have been towed. High pressure fuel pump had to be replaced. | ||
Jun 200922000 mi | Regular maintenance turned up a problem with an intermittent fuel sensor that I was told could have could have made the car undriveable if not fixed. | ||
Mar 201029000 mi | Oil change, halo (headlight) replaced, brakes replaced, battery replaced due to car stating there was a power outage when I would go back to car after driving it for a short period. |
BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2007 - Feb 2011 | |||
Dec 201030000 mi | Failure of high pressure fuel pump |
BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States Feb 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
Sep 201025000 mi | seat cushion replaced due to failure |
BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201031700 mi | Car ran roughly. Dealer diagnosed problem and repaired it under warranty. | ||
Nov 201149300 miUS $900 | Both headlamp fixtures needed replacement, no longer under original factory warranty. | ||
Sep 2016103000 miUS $2000 | Gasket seals and oil filter gaskets | ||
Nov 2016105000 miUS $1200 | Water pump needed replacement. |
BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
Jul 201031620 mi | DVD Drive for Navigation DVD Repair for Nav. System | ||
Dec 201151460 miC $2000 | Had to replace the Transmission sleeve as it had a slow leak Had to replace the Transmission slevel as it had a slow leak |
BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Nov 200925000 mi | High pressure fuel pump replaced early november. Fuel pump failed again in 2 weeks and replaced again middle of november. No problems since. High pressure fuel pump replaced Wndshield wiper motor replaced Seat belt sendor error- dealer rest it. | ||
Jan 2010 | Fuel pump replaced third time. |
BMW 5-Series in Iowa, United States Jul 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
Apr 200816000 mi | The car would lose all time and date as if the battery had run out of charge. All it needed was a software flash. | ||
May 200816000 mi | Software flash as I was getting a problem with the clock losing time plus other things that the flash fixed. | ||
Jul 200937000 mi | Voice recognition would respond only part of the time. |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Mar 201024000 mi | Burned out daytime running light lamp. Took the shop over an hour to replace. | ||
Apr 201363500 miUS $450 | Transmission oil leak Replace leaking windshield washer pump | ||
Jun 201366000 miUS $1000 | Catastrophic water pump failure, causing immediate engine overheating. Computer shut down the engine, preventing further damage. Water pump was replaced. | ||
Oct 201374200 miUS $200 | Oil leak from the filter housing Control arm bushing fluid leak | ||
Dec 2015109000 miUS $400 | Replace faulty crankshaft position sensor | ||
Aug 2017138000 miUS $1200 | Compressor replaced |
BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Nov 2007 - Dec 2011 | |||
Sep 201166000 miUS $1700 | updated software, replace damaged steering arm, |
BMW 5-Series in Nevada, United States Jul 2007 - Jan 2011 | |||
Jan 20083000 mi | Courtesy lights failed; Display indicated AWD and DSC malfunction; Date/Time reset. Cause: frequent short trips failed to fully recharge battery. Least important computers start shutting down to preserve battery life. Bought BMW battery charger. | ||
Jan 200910000 mi | Defective High-pressure Fuel Pump. Removed and replaced with new high-pressure Fuel Pump. |
BMW 5-Series in Indiana, United States Feb 2009 - Aug 2014 | |||
Mar 201127000 mi | High pressure fuel pump failure - noticed by driver and most recently a voluntary recall was initiated by BMW. | ||
Aug 201460000 miUS $1200 | water pump needed to be replaced (failed) and also replaced thermostat |
BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2017 | |||
Nov 201028000 miUS $31 | The car would often "hiccup" or hesitate sharply when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. The dealer re-installed software after finding no leaks or problems with the automatic transmission. This seems to have worked. | ||
Dec 201573000 miUS $1000 | Front suspension problem - replaced parts. |
BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2011 | |||
Mar 20086000 mi | Gear vibration heard and felt in steering wheel. Dealer said could not find cause but acknowledged it sounded like a pinion gear whine. It could be in transmission or AWD transfer unit. The symptoms are gradually getting worse and most likely be ... | ||
Apr 20087000 mi | The cause of the problem was determined to be "turbo rattle". A reflash of the car's software (DME) to resolve other problems (voice recognition of media system and AWD/DSC malfunction warning) also fixed the previously described vibration problem. Advertised voice recognition command to access USB/Ipod feature did not work at time of delivery. Previous trips for repair unsuccessful. A new sofware upgrade this trip fixed it. Now works perfectly. Upon car start, warning that AWD/DSC malfunction occurred. Warning would reset after driving a few feet. Recently when this occurred, the time and date display had to be reset. Reflash of DME software fixed the problem. It's all about computers now. | ||
May 200917000 mi | The oil pan was replaced due to an oil leak through a mounting hole for the front differential. This is an AWD vehicle. This problem came from the factory when purchased new. | ||
Aug 200920000 mi | The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) failed. This is a known issue with the 535 series engine (which BMW issued an extended 10yr warranty for HPFP.) I was able to drive the car to the dealer under reduced power. Fixed in one day...gave me a loaner | ||
Dec 201035000 mi | 'Klunk' when starting up. Fixed with TSB software update. |
BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2010 | |||
Jun 201032000 mi | Navigation system repair |
BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States - Sep 2011 | |||
Jul 200936000 mi | Pulled engine, opened head, cleaned cylinders, replaced injectors, reprogramed | ||
Sep 201136000 mi | car still miss firing |
BMW 5-Series in Minnesota, United States Sep 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
Dec 201695000 miUS $1800 | R/R oil pan, valve cover gasket, cooler housing gasket | ||
Jan 201796000 miUS $800 | Replace eccentric drive shaft sensor |
BMW 5-Series in Utah, United States Jul 2007 - Sep 2017 | |||
Aug 20075000 mi | Gear shift assembly defective from factory/ordered replaced under warranty Installed new gear shift assembly. | ||
Jun 200814000 mi | Check engine light came on. Dealer could find nothing wrong, and could not replicate it. | ||
Sep 200815000 mi | Engine malfunction reduced power/reloaded new software. | ||
Dec 200817000 mi | Cooling fan replaced. | ||
Feb 201031000 mi | software problem | ||
Jun 201376000 mi | Twin turbos leak in transmission | ||
Nov 201592000 miUS $1200 | Bad water pump, replaced also replaced thermostat and expansion tank. | ||
Mar 201693000 miUS $2500 | Fuel injectors | ||
May 2017104000 miUS $1500 | Ignition coil Head gasket repair |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
BMW 5-Series in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
Sep 201482460 miC $670 | Mild leak was discovered oil housing gasket. Had that fixed and some adjacent seals replaced. | ||
Aug 201595480 miC $1400 | Fuel injectors cleaned out with walnut shells. Car was running very rough. | ||
Jun 2016106020 miC $2200 | Thermostat was replaced and water pump was replaced proactively. | ||
Aug 2016110120 miC $640 | Coolent hose and sensor replacement | ||
Jan 2017120900 miC $2200 | Oil leak from two areas. | ||
Jul 2017122760 miC $1400 | Oil leak from seal and spark plug changes, but problem is with error code coming on randomly (engine malfunction - limp mode) due to turbo pressure failure. Still investigating... | ||
Sep 2017124000 miC $400 | One of the Turbos was setting off error messages and the linkage was adjusted due to wear. | ||
Apr 2018124620 miC $2000 | Alternator belt shredded and got sucked into the engine. |
BMW 5-Series in Nevada, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 201137500 mi | Piece of trim, Driver's HVAC vent missing aluminum trim. Dealer replaced register trim. Front and rear windscreen seals deteriorating. Howling noise upon turning at low speeds. Passenger side seat extention cover falling off. Trim piece missing from Driver's side left A/C vent. Steering wheel roundel oxidizing from the inside. | ||
May 201142000 mi | NAV option not in idrive. DVD drive was not reading the NAV disc. Dealer replaced the DVD drive. NAV now functions. | ||
Jun 201142000 mi | Shortly after dealer repaired the no-nav problem, the CD drive would no longer read CDs. |
BMW 5-Series in Mississippi, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
Dec 201262000 mi | Failure of daytime running lights. Repair deferred due to cost to run diagnostics (>$200) | ||
Apr 201367000 miUS $1500 | Water pump failed. Water pump and thermostat replaced. Also replaced passenger side angel eye bulb. | ||
Jul 201373200 miUS $500 | Replace left rear window regulator | ||
Feb 201481700 miUS $2000 | Replaced alternator belt and idler pulley. Repaired minor oil leak. Also address brake light recall issue (no charge). |
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201250000 mi | Car went into limp mode and displayed error on i-Drive. Took to dealer and they replaced cylinder 1 variable vanos solenoid. Also had them replace carbon filters and sunroof seal due to excessive noise. | ||
May 201250300 mi | Car back in for sunroof. The dealer cannot seem to get it right. The car has been in 4 times now for the sunroof seal and excessive wind noise. I will report back later. | ||
Jun 201251000 mi | Back in for sunroof wind noise. As of today July 9th the dealers last repair has been successful and the sunroof is still quiet. This repair took 4 trips to the dealer to re mediate. | ||
Dec 201254000 miUS $780 | Replaced all ball joints and control arm bushings. I was having issues with the front brake rotors receiving pad material deposits. This would in turn produce heavy steering wheel vibration upon braking. Found bad balljoints. Engine cooling fan running on high with no heat in vehicle. Electric water pump failed. Replaced electric water pump. | ||
Mar 201357000 miUS $500 | The 4X4 light, including DSC ABS EBS, and I forget the rest came on. In combination with a stutter under acceleration and a inconsistent thud. All of this was related to replacement of the transfer case positioning motor. | ||
Aug 201363600 miUS $50 | Wastegates needed adjusted on the turbo chargers. Also had a leak in the charge pipe. Adjusted wastegate and replaced worn components on bypass valves. | ||
May 201478300 miUS $299 | Car was making growling noise when HVAC was on. This noise changed pitch with engine RPM's. AC system needed re-charged, with dye. Dealer claimed it was not leaking and that it is normal to lose 10% per year of refrigerant. | ||
Apr 201593300 miUS $250 | Evaporator developed a leak December 2014, just now getting around to replacing it. Parts are inexpensive, however must take dash completely out to repair. | ||
May 201594000 miUS $400 | The 4X4 light, including DSC ABS EBS, and I forget the rest came on. In combination with a stutter under acceleration and a inconsistent thud. All of this was related to replacement of the transfer case positioning motor. | ||
Mar 2018144000 miUS $1800 | Replaced transfer case mounting bushing due to a "clunk". Replaced tension struts, tie rod ends, control arms, ball joints and wheel bearings. Engine was leaking oil, source of leak was attributed to the oil filter and oil cooler gaskets failing. Replaced gaskets. Car had a misfire and needed the intake valves cleaned. This is a routine maintenance item that was way overdue. Replaced both front half shafts due to a severe vibration while accelerating. | ||
Jun 2018146000 miUS $4500 | The car had severe boost lag. The original turbochargers waste gates were worn beyond their service life. Turbochargers were replaced. |
BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
Feb 201353000 mi | Engine misfire, now it is doing it again | ||
Dec 201378000 miUS $18 | Replaced tail light socket. | ||
Apr 2015113000 miUS $2100 | Water pump, thermostat, oil in radiator. Reseal oil cooler | ||
Jun 2015114000 miUS $250 | Plastic hose eroded away from front of head | ||
Dec 2016136000 mi | Needed a turbo. Needed front wheel bearings. |
BMW 5-Series in Colorado, United States Aug 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
Oct 201364300 mi | Replaced engine under warranty. Spun main bearing |
BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States Aug 2013 - Oct 2014 | |||
Sep 201371000 mi | Interior driver seat control buttom was not working. Dealer removed and reset button. |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jul 201460000 miUS $1300 | water pump went out | ||
Jan 2016US $950 | fuel pump | ||
Jan 202286000 miUS $1500 | AC compressor |
BMW 5-Series in Tennessee, United States Jul 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
Jul 2014127000 miUS $972 | starter was replaced. |
turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
BMW 5-Series in Finland Nov 2007 - Mar 2014 | |||
Apr 200926040 mi | Bonnet was readjusted to close a gap between headlight and bonnet edge. Computer reported a fuel pump fault but it turned out be a sensor connection problem which was fixed. Problems with playing music from USB drive which caused navigation system resets. This only happens with some particular songs. Computer software was reportedly re-installed which I doubt. | ||
Jan 201039060 mi | Right front wheel made strange noise when driving over speed bumps. Lubrication re-aligning parts helped but the noise is still audible. According to service mgr, BMW have instructed to change parts only if the problem reappears after lubrication. |
turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 5-Series in Ireland Feb 2008 - Aug 2010 | |||
Aug 200952080 mi€320 | Clear coat peeling from front fender - required removal from car, stripping, re-painting and re-fitting. |
BMW 5-Series in Great Britain Aug 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201680000 mi£850 | seal worn out, fluid changed. £850. | ||
Jun 201877000 mi£250 | Battery software update. My garage did not charge. Previous owner changed battery but not updated software causing all sorts of issues/code messages. Issue solved. | ||
Sep 202189000 mi£200 | Cable loom worn out, occasionally shorting the system for faults. |
BMW 5-Series in India Feb 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
Apr 201336940 mi | I heard rattling sound from engine compartmnt. when got checked company replaced all chains including timing, crankshaft , piston rings all studs bolts it costs me app. 4 lakhs in indian rupees | ||
Jul 201343160 mi | car has leakage from enginr oil filter assembly . and dealership takes 5 days torepair it , but leakge still persists after this they recall me and i left car for more 5 days now its ok ,.but now from till i get car it gives me stating prom | ||
Aug 201344640 mi | Rattling sound coming again from engine and there is consumption of engine oil 1 ltr per 2000 kms ..2 Dealer said we hav to again replace its pisyon rings, pulleys ,etc which they had already done 2 moths ago | ||
Oct 201348360 mi | my cars engine gets totaly damaged. sleeve in the engine bolck gets cracked and full block including pistons are replaced. | ||
Mar 201569440 mi$90000 | rpm fluctuates and car sometimes stop in the middle of road . problem was with fuel system | ||
Aug 201582460 mi$15000 | engine and gear mounts got replaced drive shft bearing mount also broken. bmw do not have the part. till then i cant drive car. they are out of stock worldwide. | ||
Sep 201584320 mi$22000 | Differential seal of right side axle got leaked and replaced both seal and differential oil | ||
Jan 201688040 mi$7500 | Drive shaft mount got damaged because of bmw workshop mechanics . Timing chain start rattling they adjust the tensioners. Hence they had removed the driveshaft and gearbox. They fix a bolt in centre of shaft and its alingment become out. |
500-horsepower 5.0L V10 7-speed automated manual RWD
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2019 | |||
Jan 201655000 miUS $500 | ignition coil replacement | ||
May 201658000 mi | Suspension bushing wear | ||
Apr 201762000 miUS $8000 | Vanos system repair | ||
Jun 201871000 miUS $2200 | throttle actuators replaced |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
Aug 201116289 mi | Battery was weak due to lack of driving. BMW offered a goodwill replacement, provided I would use a battery conditioner on the vehicle while the car was not being used. Battery was weak due to lack of driving. BMW offered a goodwill replacement, provided I would use a battery conditioner on the vehicle while the car was not being used. | ||
Mar 201320000 miUS $500 | Check Engine called out an "Increased Emissions" fault. The Bank 2 secondary air valve was defective. After replacement, the increased emissions problem went away. |
BMW 5-Series in Districto Federal, Mexico Jun 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
Oct 201431000 mi$100 | DSC, EDC, ABS Lights on on dash, DSC disabled. DSC control module was reset. problem comes back about once a week, goes away on restart. | ||
May 201639460 mi$800 | DSC, EDC, ABS Lights on on dash, DSC disabled. Had the DSC pump removed, sent it to ecutesting.com in the UK for a rebuild. Got it back, had it installed back. Problem solved. Car wasn't driveable while waiting for the part. | ||
Aug 201642160 mi$2000 | The SMG pump motor failed and had to be replaced. |
500-horsepower 5.0L V10 6-speed manual RWD
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Dec 2015 - Feb 2017 | |||
Mar 201639000 miUS $350 | Tire pressure sensor |
BMW 5-Series in Michigan, United States Jun 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
Sep 202164500 miUS $800 | Needed all 10 new spark plugs and a coil pack went bad. | ||
Nov 202164000 mi | AC Compressor blown. |
BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States Apr 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
Apr 201233000 mi | Voltage Regulator inside Alternator went bad. Electronic Damping Controller module exhibited a fault, causing a steering system warning to come on. | ||
May 201234300 mi | Clutch chatter lead to hot spots on the flywheel. Caused by wear to clutch assembly, less than 1mm remaining. Repair was free due to bumper-to-bumper warranty, otherwise would have cost $3,000+. | ||
Dec 201245000 mi | Vanos valve in oil pump sounded like it was "popping" when outside temp dropped below 56F. Problem was not properly isolated by the dealer because the outside temp rose above 56F while at the dealer. | ||
Oct 201476000 miUS $4600 | Oil cooler and oil lines started leaking with a Class III leak and needed repair. |
BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
Sep 201680000 miUS $990 | Alternator replaced | ||
Mar 201783000 miUS $350 | Power window regulator. Window dropped into the door. |
BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
Jun 201128000 mi | Left front running light failed prematurely. Related to software, which was updated for entire system (5 HR download) | ||
Nov 201134000 miUS $89 | Strong wind noise from closed sun roof | ||
Mar 201237000 mi | Wind noise at closed sun roof. Replaced seal |
BMW 5-Series in Kentucky, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
Feb 201488700 miUS $375 | Replace Battery | ||
May 201495500 miUS $1500 | VANOS solenoids | ||
Jun 2015110000 miUS $15000 | Complete engine replacement | ||
Jul 2018150000 miUS $1000 | Ignition coil |
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
Dec 201355000 miUS $1260 | Alternator bracket leak | ||
Aug 201563000 miUS $1200 | Oil pan gasket | ||
Sep 201569000 mi | No start |
BMW 5-Series in Oregon, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
Apr 2016126000 mi | Replaced caliper that would periodically stick and cause overheating. Also replaced pads. | ||
Sep 2016134000 miUS $900 | Cooling Fan Relay failed which requires the entire cooling fan assembly to be replaced. |
BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
Nov 201359100 miUS $20 | Shelled out $20 for a OBDII code reader to diagnose the check engine light.#5 Spark plug went bad. Luckily this was at the front and easily accessible allowing me to change myself. | ||
Feb 201464100 miUS $350 | Battery started to die, which Causes other systems to malfunction since the car has so many electrical systems. |
BMW 5-Series in South Carolina, United States May 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jul 2013114000 miUS $400 | The car required a new control module. The transmission went into safety mode and wouldn't shift. The car had also been failing to start even thought the battery was charged. | ||
Sep 2013119000 miUS $390 | The transmission went into safe driving mode. It wouldn't shift out of second gear. A control module was found to be faulty and replaced. | ||
Jan 2015 | Leaking transmission pan and gasket replaced. The original pan warps at about 100,000 miles and begins to leak. I replaced pan and fluid myself for about $200.00. The dealer wanted $870.00. |
BMW 5-Series in Oregon, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
Sep 2014109000 mi | Severe jerk in transmission when shifting into reverse. Noticed it initially upon purchase, but thought it was software. Worsened over time. |
BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013 | |||
May 201380000 miUS $384 | Transmission shifts horribly/slips from gear 3 to 4. Slips transmission is in gear 5 and I accelerate at a moderate pace. |
BMW 5-Series in Rhode Island, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Mar 20088000 mi | New "Sport Automatic Transmission" (SAT) not always shifting to reverse when desired. A button on lever must be pushed prior to moving to reverse (electronically controlled) but sometimes doesn't allow lever movement until 2nd or 3rd try. |
BMW 5-Series in Oregon, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
Nov 201482000 mi | Coolant reservoir developed a leak. |
BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2012 | |||
Dec 20081000 mi | "Dynamic Drive System Malfunction" error. Taken to dealer, cleared fault, problem returned. |
BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States May 2010 - Aug 2014 | |||
May 201288700 miUS $400 | Mehatronic unit | ||
Jul 201292000 mi | Ac compressor Fiber optic szl unit. (Handles communication with steering wheel controls, airbag.) Dsc unit Adjust parking brake | ||
Aug 201292700 mi | Guibo also known as flex disk | ||
Oct 201294000 mi | Dsc failed and computer | ||
Apr 2013100500 mi | Water pump, valve cover gaskets, alt gasket | ||
Jul 2013103000 mi | Oil pump and valve cover gasket |
BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
Jul 201235000 mi | Trunk seal. Computer replaced due to water damage in trunk from broken seal; Battery Recall Windshield wiper motor replaced; Brakes |
BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 201357800 miUS $500 | Mechatronic controller inside tranny has seal that leaks and causes erratic shifting. Seal replaced and all fluid replaced as preventative maintenance. Vacuum pump for brakes leaking oil. Replaced | ||
Jul 201363700 miUS $1530 | 3 of 4 fluid-filled control arm bushings were worn. 3 control arms assemblies were replaced | ||
Oct 201372800 miUS $250 | PDC module went bad resulting in frequent non functioning park distance control. Occurs when shifting to reverse. | ||
May 201482000 miUS $5000 | Valve covers and upper timing cover gaskets leaking Active roll bar system leaking; requires full assembly replacement | ||
Oct 2016125000 miUS $1100 | Control arms and thrust bushings replaced; alignment Water pump and belt replaced Alternator; battery, throttle body and throttle body wiring replaced. | ||
Dec 2017141000 miUS $700 | Warped rotors, replacement pads on front | ||
Jan 2018145000 miUS $200 | Cracked coolant reservoir, leaking temp sensor, cracked hose. Still losing coolant. Possible failing coolant passage tube in block or at rear of engine | ||
Feb 2018155000 mi | Excessive oil usage (2 qts per 7500 Miles). Diagnosis service to check for leaks and determine extent of repairs required. Leaks found but determined that valve stems seals and guides bad. $4500 to repair gaskets and valve stem seals. Service declined due to exceeding value of car. Excessive front tire wear due to toe out condition, rough ride and vibration. Diagnosis provided for work required. Determined that all control arms, all shocks/struts, tie rods, possible wheel bearings will need replacement. Rear control arms will need replacement due to wandering rear end. |
BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Aug 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
Apr 201693000 miUS $3500 | Coolant system was leaking. Replaced several coolant temp sensors and hoses. Ended up being the valley pan gasket. Car was leaking oil. Ended up replacing, valve cover gaskets, upper timing cover gaskets, vacuum pump re-seal Car wen't into limp-mode during normal driving conditions. Needed to replace exhaust camshaft sensor. Car pulled to the right during acceleration. Replaced front thrust rods, front sway bar. |
BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jan 201335500 miUS $50 | Service engine returned after 3 months. Found defective exhaust pump in trunk? Previous dealer reset light and advised it was gas cap issue. | ||
Oct 201440300 mi | Transmission shifting was erratic, replaced a control module and reprogrammed. | ||
Aug 201543900 miUS $2800 | Seal leak. |
BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
Oct 201142000 mi | Transmission fluid leak from wiring harness gromet. | ||
Jun 201360000 miUS $120 | A/C not blowing cold after car sat for >24 hours until car was moving at road speed. | ||
May 201469800 miUS $1132 | Discovered a slight leak - alternator bracket and driver's side timing chain cover. Appears leak was about 2 months old, few drops of oil made it to the ground; that's how it was discovered. Replaced all associated gaskets and parts. | ||
Jan 201667200 mi | Chain tensioner housing crush washer leaking. Tightened bolt, oil leak stopped. | ||
Mar 201678000 miUS $400 | after market battery (purchased 2 yrs earlier)began to fail. Purchased new BMW battery and had it registered to the vehicle. | ||
May 201789000 miUS $83 | Expansion tank developed a hairline crack and dripped coolant. Ordered replacement tank and was able to replace myself in under an hour. Very easy to do. | ||
Jan 201898000 miUS $500 | Minor oil leak - passenger side valve cover. R&R, new gasket installed, work complete, leak stopped. |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2017 | |||
Oct 201148000 mi | Vacuum pump oil leak, suspension hydraulic leak. Sun roof whistles when closed - won't fully closed. Was told was leaf and/or drain noise but persisted after are cleaned. Had tech ride on freeway and replicated noise. Had to be persistent and make 2nd trip to dealer. Cup holder rattle repair. | ||
Nov 201148500 mi | Sunroof whistle fixed. The sun roof gasket was replaced, necessitating a 2 hour software upgrade to the car. | ||
Sep 201363000 miUS $50 | Oil leak Fluid leak | ||
Apr 201468300 miUS $375 | Windshield washer pump failed. Also had a rear tail light bulb carriers recall repair | ||
Jul 201470300 miUS $200 | Oil leak from sending unit | ||
Sep 201472000 miUS $3800 | Starter replaced Two oil leaks: timing case cover and valve cover gaskets The front thrust arm bearings ($500) were also replaced. $240 went for a four wheel alignment. | ||
Feb 201683000 miUS $3500 | Cooling fan failed. Expansion tank cracked. Engine overheated. Repairs include: new radiator, water pump, electric fan and hoses. |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
Apr 201138000 mi | Sunroof became noisy at speeds above 35 mph. Sunroof seal was replaced under warranty. | ||
Mar 201364000 miUS $50 | Leaks from upper and lower timing covers | ||
Apr 201364200 miUS $50 | Leak from transmission servotronic | ||
May 201364000 miUS $50 | Leak from radiator overflow Ignition coil on one cylinder went bad |
BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
Mar 201250000 miUS $50 | Drove the car in for a check engine light. After the repairs for the check engine light the dealer noticed the transmission was leaking. After another day they told me they would be replacing the transmission. The check engine light came on and I took it into the dealer as I have certified warranty. After being there 1 day I got a call saying that the fuel pumps were bad. They replaced under warranty. |
BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States Feb 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
Sep 201047000 mi | Replaced right rear bearing. | ||
Dec 201165000 miUS $350 | Battery Replacement. |
BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Jan 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
Jan 200910000 mi | passenger side rear tire keeps setting off the tire pressure monitor. the sensor says tire pressure is low but tire is fine. not sure why the sensor keeps going off every couple of days. | ||
Jun 201023000 mi | windshield washer container had a slow leak |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Sep 2008 - Nov 2012 | |||
Mar 201018000 mi | High battery drain due to door latch short. Parts ordered, not installed yet | ||
Apr 201018300 mi | Replaced rear door handle that was shorting | ||
Oct 201026000 mi | Faulty oil sensor indicated overfull oil level. Sensor replaced. | ||
Mar 201132000 mi | Check engine light, replaced oxygen sensor. Transmission had a leak, which resulted in poor shifting occasionally, all fixed. | ||
Aug 201139000 mi | After oil change, oil reading HIGH, faulty oil sensor, replaced | ||
Dec 201143000 mi | Oxygen sensor | ||
Jun 201250000 miUS $350 | Wind noise from sunroof. Seal replaced. |
BMW 5-Series in Tennessee, United States Mar 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
Dec 201059000 miUS $200 | battery drain - caused by LED bulbs | ||
May 201165000 miUS $1400 | radiator fan was only working intermitantly | ||
Nov 201175000 mi | Oxygen sensor on bank two behind catalyst is going out. | ||
May 201282900 miUS $600 | Tension Strut bushings were bad | ||
Aug 201285000 miUS $320 | Two bad coil packs replaced that caused a misfire Two bad coil packs replaced that caused a misfire | ||
Sep 201287500 miUS $1350 | replaced Mechatronics sleeve and pinion seal Mechatronics sealing sleeve was leaking and pinion seal was leaking. both fixed. also did transmission service | ||
Nov 201290000 miUS $50 | Tire pressure sensor | ||
Dec 201291000 miUS $65 | Tire TPMS sensor replaced | ||
Mar 201395000 miUS $100 | replaced with a Bosch battery from Pepboys. | ||
Apr 201395500 miUS $100 | Replaced expansion tank due to the measurement device inside the tank crumbled and broke | ||
May 201397000 miUS $45 | replaced sunroof seal | ||
Sep 2013101000 miUS $230 | Over flow coolant hose | ||
Jan 201494000 miUS $300 | Replace battery and program car | ||
Jun 2014113000 miUS $450 | Rear window lift Rear diff | ||
Aug 2014115000 miUS $100 | Replaced 6 month old battery with AGM battery | ||
Oct 2014117000 mi | Rear differential |
BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
Jan 201127000 mi | Oil level reading high in I-drive although no oil was introduced to the system since last dealer oil change. this problem has been reoccurring. Computer software reset and reading correctly now, although they've done this fix before. |
BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
Nov 201022000 mi | Electric thigh extension in drivers seat broken. Gear stripped. |
BMW 5-Series in Oregon, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
May 201148000 mi | seat adjustment motor replaced under warranty |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
Jan 201463300 miUS $500 | CEL light was on when I took the car in for recall work. Dealer diagnosed that the DMTL unit needed replacement. | ||
Aug 201462000 miUS $1200 | Radiator cooling fan failed, causing engine to overheat in traffic. Could not get the car off the road, so overheating caused the coolant bottle to crack. Fan part alone was $650, plus $100 for the bottle and labor. Car had to be towed. |
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD
BMW 5-Series in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jan 2017100000 mi | Alternator seal leak Coolant leak reservoir Alternator than new battery that was damaged by faulty alternator | ||
Mar 2018111000 miUS $9000 | Complete valve job! Replaced defective valve stem seals. New valve guides. Machine shop cleaned all valves included replaced all gaskets including main engine gaskets. Multiple oil leaks from worn out gaskets repaired. Installed new manual clutch kit. Had to remove entire engine to do repair 2 weeks after $9000 repair to replace defective valve stem seals and install new manual clutch, battery light on indicating battery discharging while driving car. Just paid $1600 about 7 months ago for dealer installed new alternator. Had to at that time also replace battery that was only year old because bad alternator fried my battery. Car is presently back in shop. Mechanic indicates bad generator though only 7 months new! Thinks oil leaks damaged newly replaced generator looks like another $1000 repair |
BMW 5-Series in Maryland, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
Aug 201365000 miUS $30 | The weather strip located at the top of the front windshield was starting to crack and deteriorate (probably due to age and sun exposure. | ||
Jun 201479000 mi | All four front control arms, both stabilizer links, and one tie rod assembly needed to be replaced. The mass air flow sensor was dirty. It was causing the check engine light to activate. | ||
Nov 201490000 miUS $55 | The upper coolant expansion tank hose deteriorated and was leaking. It was replaced with an OEM hose. | ||
Feb 2016112900 miUS $1500 | Valley pan was leaking coolant. During repair, all cooling system components (water pump, transfer pipe, thermostat, and hoses) were replaced. Also, miscellaneous o-rings and gaskets were replaced. Fuel purge valve was also replaced. | ||
Mar 2017131000 miUS $1900 | Coolant leak due to failed gasket on the rear engine cover/plate. A new plate was about $65. Repair cost is mostly labor due to the need to remove transmission for the repair. Also, the rear crankshaft seal and clutch release bearing were replaced since they were both accessible at the time. It was preventive maintenance. | ||
Oct 2021192000 miUS $60 | Brakes hoses were replaced. Brake system was bled. Parking brake was adjusted. I noticed the brake hoses were getting old and starting to crack. I replaced them with stainless steel braided upgrades instead of the OEM. The result is a much better brake feel. | ||
Jul 2022203000 miUS $300 | Valve seals replaced. Other seals/gaskets were replaced in the process. Transmission shift bushings were replaced. |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
Feb 201127800 mi | Replace Daytime Running Light. Also, recall for brake booster line leak. | ||
Oct 201139700 mi | Replace rubber gasket around sunroof opening. Original seal not working properly and causing excessive wind noise. | ||
May 201250500 miUS $50 | Side window regulator needed replacement, window would not roll up. | ||
Mar 201592000 miUS $800 | Electrical system giving "Increased Battery Discharge" warning. BCM replaced, problem not solved. Car now at different mechanic (dealer) diagnosing problem. | ||
Apr 201592200 miUS $1800 | Increased battery discharge warning received, fixed by replacing Body Control Module and reprogramming |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 5-Series in Tennessee, United States Jan 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
Jan 201573000 miUS $600 | oil filter housing gasket replaced | ||
Aug 201784000 miUS $10 | Passenger side marker light out. When replacing bulb noticed black wire shield was dry rotted and broke off in pieces once touched exposing wire. Repaired with electrical tape. |
BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 2018121000 miUS $295 | Engine [ignition] coil. Still bucking bringing back |
BMW 5-Series in Arizona, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 201784000 miUS $1800 | Worn ball joints and rear suspension |
BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
Aug 201587000 miUS $1004 | Starter Motor Replacement |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 20089000 mi | Battery charging computer replaced. |
BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
Dec 201152000 mi | Molding sunroof Spontaneously opening trunk Check engine light | ||
Feb 201253700 miUS $800 | Radiator and thermostat replaced. Computer reprogramming. | ||
Aug 201259700 miUS $200 | Cracked bushing. | ||
Mar 201364000 mi | Cracked bushing unrepaired. |
BMW 5-Series in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
Nov 201155800 miC $200 | Windshield washer jets were not working. One was clogged and the other popped out of the connector. Easy fix for both. Had regular maintenance completed as well. | ||
Jun 201261380 miC $1700 | Transmission pan bent and needed replaced. Slow leak and seals needed to be replaced. New fill of transmission fluid. Both front tie rods were worn and needed replacement. | ||
Dec 201268200 miC $350 | Rear lighting harness burnt out affecting the driver side rear light array. Dealer did a re-wire job to save me the $1200 for a whole new harness. | ||
Apr 201372540 miC $865 | Starter died. Had it replaced |
BMW 5-Series in North Dakota, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
Dec 201135000 mi | Hydraulic valve lifter (HVA) replacement – this is a very common issue with pre-2009 N52 engines. A TSB existed, and the work was performed according to the TSB. The symptom was a ticking noise. Teflon tape was added to the sheet metal which contacts the door seals in order to alleviate a creaking noise. There is also a TSB for this issue. |
BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Jun 2008 - Aug 2010 | |||
Sep 200816000 mi | Car would not start, dealer replaced fuel pump controller, fuel filter, and fuel pump. | ||
Mar 200921000 mi | Replaced 6/6 injectors to no avail. Replaced DME, vehicle still running "rich". Replaced fuel pump(s) and filter(s) and additional electronics. Problem has not recurred, dealer cannot pinpoint root cause. The injectors were clearly defective from factory. |
BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States Dec 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
Mar 201460000 miUS $50 | Oil Filter housing leaking | ||
Sep 201464000 miUS $2000 | #5 Bank Solenoid Thermostat failed. Tensioner pulley failed Pan failed, leaking. | ||
May 201679000 miUS $800 | Starter went out. |
BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States Jul 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
Nov 201017000 mi | Shifter would block intermitently when trying to go into reverse. Had to go to drive first then push back into reverse. had to change one cupholder that would not come out. | ||
Mar 201122000 mi | Had to replace the Sirius satellite unit. Was playing but would sometimes stay on one channel and could not change it even after turning car off and back on again... | ||
Jun 201353000 mi | AC drainage tube was blocked and water stayed trapped in air ducts. Water vapor was felt when AC was on. This appears to be a relatively common problem based on what I read on blogs. The drainage opening under the car gets clogged. | ||
Sep 201357000 miUS $850 | Belt had to be replaced, battery had to be replaced |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
Jun 201126000 mi | Software controlling Vanos needed to be reflashed with a newer version. | ||
Jan 201254500 mi | Sensor controlling VANOS was bad - replaced. Too much voltage to DRL's - replaced bulbs and reflashed computer to permanently lower the voltage. | ||
Dec 201383000 mi | Fan control knob broke. Repaired and reinstalled. | ||
Jul 201489200 miUS $1000 | Leaking transmission oil, new pan & fluid change | ||
Dec 201490000 miUS $600 | Coil pack bad, replaced bad unit & injectors |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
Jul 201590000 miUS $1000 | replaced battery oil leak valve cover and oil filter husing |
BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
Sep 201255000 mi | Battery replacement under warranty, Battery terminal recall done | ||
Apr 201468200 miUS $50 | Alternator failed Broken aluminum head bolts (4) were extracted and replaced | ||
Jul 201469700 mi | Oil leak from valvetronic seal, valve cover gasket and oil filter housing. Seem to be results from the head bolt work done in April Coil #1 died, replaced all 6 coils and plugs. I believe this was due to pressure cleaning at the dealer from the prior day's trip. | ||
Oct 201585500 mi | When in for an oil change, dealer said the valve cover gasket was leaking - I saw no evidence of this, but since they replaced it 1 year ago under warranty, it was replaced again under warranty. I'm still not sure if it was bad | ||
Sep 201696000 miUS $1400 | Coolant leak, replaced radiator. Proactively replaced water pump and hoses. | ||
Aug 2017106000 miUS $1000 | Front wheel bearings needed to be replaced due to noise. Strut mounts were bad, replaced struts as well. |
BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States Feb 2014 - Jul 2016 | |||
Apr 201489000 miUS $100 | #2 coil went out | ||
Jan 2015106000 miUS $50 | Car was making a humming noise at low speeds. Turned off at to hear it better and noise went away. Checked and refrigerant was low. Topped off, noise went away | ||
Oct 2015128700 miUS $500 | Fuel sending unit leaking | ||
Jul 2016143000 miUS $1500 | Oil leaks on oil filter housing and valve cover |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
Jul 201473000 miUS $800 | small leak in the bottom corner of radiator. Replaced unit $690 included coolant. | ||
Nov 201484000 miUS $750 | Water pump failed. | ||
Dec 201487000 miUS $300 | Replaced the battery | ||
Jul 2015104800 miUS $1200 | Replaced coils | ||
Sep 2015109000 miUS $1200 | Engine ran hot and later would not start. Needed new starter. Replaced radiator reservoir which had a crack in the plastic. | ||
Dec 2015116000 miUS $1500 | radiator replaced due to failure from earlier install , radiator hoses all replaced and electric water pump replaced | ||
Jan 2016118000 miUS $2100 | Vanos system and motor/sensors |
BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
Jul 201361000 miUS $4250 | Oil had leaked into the "timing belt solenoid" which was causing the engine to fire at the wrong times and making the car impossible to drive. |
BMW 5-Series in Tennessee, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
Sep 201355000 miUS $400 | Replaced rain sensor in front windshield for intermittent wiper system |
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Mar 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
Jun 201356000 miUS $185 | Oxygen sensor failed |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 20081000 mi | Check engine light came on exactly 2 weeks after I purchased the car at slightly less than 500 miles. Dealer repaired faulty wiring to the oxygen sensor. Also replaced oxygen sensor. | ||
Feb 20096000 mi | Metallic ticking in the engine. Dealer performed bleeding procedure, but ticking returned within 1 week. Scheduled new appt in April and will insist that dealer replace the cylinder head, which has been reported as the cause of the noise by prior owners. | ||
May 20097000 mi | After a second bleeding procedure in April, the metallic ticking sound in engine returned within one week. BMW headquarters approved cylinder head replacement. Dealer explained that BMW requires several bleedings before approving cylinder head replacement |
BMW 5-Series in Vermont, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
Apr 2017109000 miUS $200 | new battery - i-drive was acting up - sending all sorts of errors. the new battery seemed to fix the issue |
BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States May 2008 - Nov 2010 | |||
May 201015400 mi | front parking sensor broke and was replaced. |
BMW 5-Series in New York, United States May 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
Dec 201033000 mi | Car wouldn't start, reset the computer. |
BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Aug 2007 - Jan 2012 | |||
Nov 20071000 mi | BMW 2008 528xi- /Valve lifters were rattling- repaired /Computer showing adjustments needed-repaired | ||
Jul 20086000 mi | Valve lifters still rattling. | ||
Oct 20089000 mi | August 2008 new valve lifters installed. Still rattling...mid-October back into the dealer with the help of BMW regional repair rep., newer heads and hardware replaced again. No further rattling valve lifters. | ||
Nov 201139600 miUS $550 | Rip off high price for a new battery |
BMW 5-Series in Illinois, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Apr 200916000 mi | poor AM radio reception, but was told this is normal for this model. | ||
Sep 201547000 miUS $20 | Dash panel trim clips broke and needed to be replaced | ||
Apr 201855000 miUS $1000 | Slipping transmission when first shifting into Drive, needed to rework gaskets for a leak |
BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
Nov 201134060 mi | complete replacing two drive shafts |
BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
Feb 201278000 miUS $1700 | Transmission leak at seal, $751 Oil Leak at valve cover Oil Leak at oil filter head Tie rod end worn & rattling |
BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States Jan 2014 - Nov 2018 | |||
Feb 201482800 miUS $1000 | Routine maintenance | ||
Sep 2017120000 miUS $450 | Oil stand leak | ||
Oct 2017122000 miUS $200 | Replaced passenger side headlight. | ||
May 2018128000 miUS $75 | Rear view mirror came deattavhed from windshield. Reattached by shop. |
BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - May 2011 | |||
Apr 201140000 mi | Navigation did not work. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
BMW 5-Series in California, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2020 | |||
Feb 201242000 miUS $600 | Emissions. Oxygen sensor and some valve | ||
Mar 201353000 miUS $1000 | Early gasket oil leak | ||
Mar 201599000 miUS $500 | Daylight lights out on one side. Simple checks could not fix it. So was gonna be a More major repair effort and I said not worth it. | ||
May 2015102000 miUS $1400 | left rear window needed a new regulator. | ||
Sep 2015109000 mi | worn out front bushings | ||
Mar 2016124000 miUS $1200 | something about a worn out ball joint oil leak around gasket replaced cooling hoses and some other device related to it. close to be worn out. | ||
Jun 2017156000 miUS $2000 | Gasket oil leak |
BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jan 2013US $115 | The accessory belt pulley was making noise and was found to be warped. It was replaced under CPO warranty and I paid about $70 for a new belt to be installed with the new pulley. | ||
Jul 201363300 miUS $50 | Valve ticking typical with n52 engine replaced lifters under cpo warrantee, now engine purrs quietly | ||
Jun 201585000 miUS $40 | Left Halo light burned. Changed the gasket for the oil cooler and housing. Two gaskets, very cheap, plas new bolts. Easy to do, look online for how to's. Some bolts can be a bit of a pain. Also, dont forget to lube the new gaskets with old oil. |
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
BMW 5-Series in Alabama, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
Dec 201431000 miUS $7000 | Transmission gave reading on computer..at 80 miles car went to 40 on highway and jerked. took to dealer : said needed new transmission. Had after market warratny which paid 6000 for rebuilt one.Car rides better but check engine light still n needed new tie-rod in front |
188-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW 5-Series in Panama Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jul 20106820 miUS $14000 | The car presented problems totally losing power and sending the computer message of "failure in the engine". I took it directly to the dealer and the car stayed there for almost 6 months. |
turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
BMW 5-Series in Norway Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 200984940 mi$2000 | Did not start. Dealer found battery problem. Paid for replacement and software upgrade but dealer did not replace it! Same problem next day. Towed back and has been at dealer for three weeks waiting for a control module from BMW Germany. |
turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
BMW 5-Series in Sweden Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 200919220 mi$500 | Central locking stopped working. Turns out the antenna receiver installed in the cars is not reliable in extremely cold, wet weather. Had to be replaced. |
turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD
BMW 5-Series in Great Britain Jun 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
Jul 201168700 mi | Changed MAF because of constant emission exhaust life on dashboard. Job done under warranty. | ||
Jul 201280700 mi£1 | Boot / Trunk opened intermittently and this was traced to a damaged electrical wire that supplied power to the Boot / Trunk switch. The fix involves removing trims in the Boot / Trunk. | ||
Jun 201390000 mi | Fault with the steering lock system. Common fault with BMWs. | ||
Sep 2015114000 mi | Glow plugs snapped deep inside the engine when bmw engineers attempted to replace the plugs. It cost me £1500 to fix. |