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2010 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 218 repairs.
2010 BMW 5-Series repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 157 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 BMW 5-Series
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| BMW 5-Series in New Jersey, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 201228000 mi | Windshield wipers would not work Car sometimes will not start after sitting idle for a couple of days. Service could not find any issues with battery or charging. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Germany Dec 2015 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Aug 201687860 mi€2000 | Fuel injectors replaced | ||
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Michigan, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Mar 201331000 mi | Tow hook cover replaced. USB input came loose. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Feb 201212000 mi | rear liftgate failure | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201346700 mi | "High Battery Drain" error message. A fault with the keyless entry and ignition system ("confort access") was identified as the cause. A driver side front door handle assemby needed replacement; the key fobs needed replacement. | ||
| Aug 201329700 mi | The dealer took two attempts to diagnose; the mechanic's described the problem as "sooted and wet fuel injectors." The dealer replaced all 6 injectors under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201436300 miUS $500 | Control arm bushings failure discovered during routine brake service. Replaced. Oil cooler (heat exchanger) leakage: a known problem with the N52 engines. | ||
| Aug 201439000 mi | Failure of "anti-trap" function of rear windows that resulted in inability to close rear windows completely. Related - failure of left side mirror folding system. | ||
| Oct 201550200 miUS $1600 | Failed gasket leading to large oil leak onto the exhaust manifold, accompanied by a smell of burning oil. Wipers fail when it rains: a relay shorts, completely incapacitating the wipers. | ||
| Aug 201656000 miUS $1200 | TPMS RF transciever failure. (It was not the TPMS sensor in the wheel that failed - the failure was by the central receiving and processing unit). Dealer replaced the unit. | ||
| Feb 201764000 miUS $1300 | Leaking oil; oil leaked through a gasket and accumulated in the exhaust manifold. | ||
| Mar 201870000 mi | Failure of high pressure fuel pump valve | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Washington, United States Sep 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Mar 2011 | Driver seat heater replacement | ||
| Jun 201228000 mi | 3 injectors replaced | ||
| Mar 201336000 mi | All 6 injectors replaced. Driver's seat heater replaced | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Connecticut, United States Feb 2016 - May 2021 | |||
| Apr 201698000 miUS $725 | Electric water pump failed without warning and left me stranded in the middle of a highway interchange. Replaced entire system (t-stat, pump, hoses) except for the radiator. | ||
| Aug 2016102700 mi | CEL for stuck wastegates. Resolved itself, but turbo now make noise. Ran on 5 cylinders. Oil on plugs. Cleaned for now, but the valve cover gasket will need to be replaced. | ||
| Jan 2017US $250 | Replaced leaking valve cover gasket and spark plugs. Also replaced vanos intake valve. | ||
| Mar 2017111000 miUS $200 | Battery was replaced and registered. | ||
| Apr 2017112000 miUS $330 | The intake ports were clogged with carbon buildup. The engine ran rough, no power, slow to respond, and would run on 5 cylinders. Cleaned intake with walnut blasting. | ||
| Jul 2017115800 miUS $550 | Front suspension was clunking and the tires wore unevenly. Replaced control arms and got the car aligned. | ||
| Mar 2018125000 miUS $600 | Replaced original rotors, front and rear with new, pads were also replaced. Brake fluid replaced | ||
| May 2018125000 miUS $600 | Replaced worn struts | ||
| Sep 2019145000 miUS $800 | Replaced entire cooling system. Radiator, expansion tank, hoses, plus belt and pulley, plus spark plugs Replaced battery too | ||
| Oct 2019145000 mi | replaced failed oil filter gasket Replaced rear hatch powered lift strut. Replaced negative battery terminal sensor - repeated battery capacity issue after replacing battery Replaced valve cover and gasket | ||
| Dec 2019147000 miUS $200 | High pressure fuel pump replaced Low oil pressure sender replaced | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201590720 miC $300 | Battery replaced. Front suspension squeaking over speed bumps. Sway bar lubed. Still does it. My mechanic says they all do it, on cold mornings more so. | ||
| Jul 201578100 miC $1150 | Electric cooling pump went, left me stranded. CAA tow necessary. | ||
| Aug 201579300 miC $400 | Coil packs all 6 replaced | ||
| Oct 201581620 miC $3000 | Replace all 6 fuel injectors, due to stumbling idle on cold morning | ||
| Feb 201683700 miC $680 | Diversity Antenna stopping working, water corroded the circuit board. Key fob stopped working as a result. | ||
| Jun 201688660 miC $120 | Rear Tailgate glass microswitch failed | ||
| Jan 201794240 mi | Rear Tailgate glass microswitch failed, again. Replaced under warranty by my Indy BMW mech. | ||
| Jul 201798270 miC $900 | Water pump failed, again. | ||
| Dec 2017103540 miC $520 | Oil canister leaking & soiled serpentine belt as a result so replace that as well. | ||
| Jan 2018104160 miC $1673 | Tailgate Hatch Hydraulic Cylinder was replaced. | ||
| Mar 2018104780 miC $460 | Battery replaced with AGM unit. Sway bar end link replaced right front side. | ||
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Texas, United States May 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Feb 201748000 miUS $7100 | Replaced injectors, walnut blast cleaned intake valves, replaced a few coils, | ||
| BMW 5-Series in South Carolina, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Aug 201448000 miUS $488 | replaced tail light wire | ||
| Mar 201776000 miUS $1420 | Replacement of Oil Filter Housing Gasket, plus upper radiator and themostat hoses saturated by engine oil leak. Replacement of battery cables. Oil & Flter changes. | ||
| Apr 201889000 mi | Cracked wheel. Caused premature wear of all four tires, necessitating replacement with less than $12,000 miles wear. Cost of new wheel, plus new tires, was $1,400. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Tennessee, United States Nov 2012 - May 2018 | |||
| Jan 201385200 mi | High pressure fuel pump | ||
| Aug 201470800 miUS $1230 | Replaced water pump after it failed, plus thermostat. | ||
| Dec 201475000 miUS $1356 | Valve cover gasket, oil cooler gasket, and oil filter. Spark plugs, Belt tensioner, AC belt, Idler pulley top and bottom. Upper radiator hose. | ||
| Apr 201579800 miUS $1300 | Water pump replacement | ||
| Mar 201694000 miUS $800 | Upper and lower radiator hoses | ||
| Oct 2016101000 miUS $75 | Replace Expansion Tank | ||
| Nov 2016102200 miUS $260 | Replaced all six coil packs and spark plugs. | ||
| Apr 2017110000 miUS $246 | Battery Replaced as suggested by Dealer. I replaced battery on my own | ||
| Aug 2017113000 miUS $20 | Replaced upper and lower control arms (Front) Replace front and rear break pads and rotors Replace Valve Cover and gasket. Dealer said the old one was cracked but it wasn't. Replaced Vanos Camshaft valve (two) Replaced Oil Filter Housing and oil cooler gaskets. Replaced Windshield washer pump Replaced fuel cap Brake pads front and back Wind shield washer pump replaced | ||
| Apr 2018126000 miUS $30 | Replaced windshield washer pump. | ||
| May 2018129000 miUS $1600 | Water Pump replaced | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Oct 20108614 mi | replaced fuel pump. | ||
| Jun 201232000 mi | left headlight replaced | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 201473000 miUS $1000 | Water pump cracked overheated. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Feb 201329900 mi | The lumbar support in the driver side seat was broken and had to be replaced. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Alabama, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Mar 201111000 mi | Windows were creaking. Cleaned windows and added teflon tape. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 201016000 mi | High pressure fuel pump issue (common problem with N54 engine). Changed program parameters for HPFP - did not replace it. Car at dealer for 3 days. | ||
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Rhode Island, United States Nov 2015 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Oct 201774000 mi | Leaky fuel injector Water pump failed | ||
| Mar 201881000 mi | Valve cover gasket replaced | ||
| Jun 2020110000 miUS $400 | Valve cover cracked and leaking oil, Valve cover was replaced. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Mar 201325000 mi | Warning light illuminated related to transmission while driving on highway. Dealer was unable to pull code. | ||
| Sep 201327000 mi | VANOS failure, vehicle entered Limp Mode | ||
| Jan 201424200 miUS $500 | Battery died. | ||
| Feb 201556400 mi | misfire when cold, dealer replaced intake manifold, all injectors, all spark plugs; improved but not gone, CEL now off and BMW considers it fixed. related to other repair, misfire killed all catalytic converters, replaced all. | ||
| Jun 201565000 mi | car doors would lock on their own occasionally, sometimes not unlock, windows occasionally inoperative, only to resume operation dealer claimed no issue but problem seems to have cleared up for now | ||
| Sep 201568000 mi | Had to apply brakes hard - all lights on dashboard came on, engine entered limp mode. Took to dealer, diagnosed as failed VANOS but then was unable to replicate. No parts replaced. | ||
| Aug 201677000 miUS $1100 | Water pump failure. Replaced water pump. Oil filter cooler gasket failure noticed during water pump repair; replaced gaskets. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in North Carolina, United States Sep 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Feb 201766000 mi | Fuel pump died, changed under warranty | ||
| Sep 201770000 miUS $400 | Water pump #1 changed | ||
| Jan 201876000 miUS $400 | Water pump #2 changed | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States May 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| Dec 2016105000 miUS $1000 | Oil leak, valve gasket | ||
| Jan 2017105000 mi | Fuel Injectors replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| May 2017108000 mi | Damaged rod bearing | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Mar 2014 - May 2019 | |||
| Jul 201482500 miUS $1800 | Third trip for fuel injector 3 and 6 replacement. Changed all 6 this time per BMW Service Bulletin. Hoping the repair sticks. Front right "Halo" replacement. | ||
| Apr 2016105000 miUS $600 | I don't remember the exact repair. | ||
| Jun 2016108000 miUS $500 | Cooling hose deteriorated and broke. Also discovered a crack in the cooling fan housing. Repaired (plastic) housing with a bonding glue, then braced with a permanent clamp. Replaced coolant hose assembly. | ||
| Oct 2017133000 mi | Fuel pump failure while driving car. The issue did not reproduce. Fuel pump continues to work without any new fault codes. | ||
| Nov 2017134000 miUS $750 | Car appeared to run fine. In-tank fuel pump failed two days later. Fuel pump failure. Lots of fault codes for HP pump, in-tank pump and control unit. No clear indication of root cause. Replaced the high pressure fuel pump. | ||
| Feb 2018136000 miUS $400 | replaced fuel pump control module | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Michigan, United States Mar 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| May 201341600 mi | Vanos replaced | ||
| Jan 2014US $295 | rough running, check engine light came on. 1st trip, one bank of 3 injectors replaced. Temp fixed problem. 2 days later, rough running returned, took back in, 2nd bank of three injectors replaced. Catalytic converters now need to be replaced Worn bushing causing groaning over bumps. Catalytic converters now need to be replaced. Damaged by bad injectors. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Aug 201471300 miC $90 | Audio cuts out intermittently. Dealer says cannot trace fault unless not working at time of testing. On a number of forums this seems to be a chronic problem, where the amp fails. $800+ to repair. Update: Might have resolved itself. | ||
| Feb 201579980 miC $320 | Engine felt like it was miss firing. Took to BMW and they wanted $160 to put on computer. Took to other shop who did this for free, needed plugs. Got them replaced. All good. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Apr 2013114000 miUS $1500 | oil leaking from valve cover, replaced gasket | ||
| Jan 2014141300 miUS $1000 | When temperatures dropped to the teens the car would not maintain idle and would stall. Engine service light would come on. Error code was not captured in computer. Tech could not diagnose although could duplicate problem. | ||
| May 2015177000 miUS $1400 | High pressure fuel pump needed replacing | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Virginia, United States Sep 2009 - May 2013 | |||
| Dec 2009 | Side bolsters on driver side sport seats stopped working. Motor replaced. | ||
| Jul 2010 | Lighting module reinitialized after automatic headlights, turn signals, and brake lights suddenly stopped working. | ||
| Oct 201223000 mi | Overheat warning came on and car was on greatly reduced power. Switched engine off and back on, problem disappeared. Dealer could not reproduce despite extended diagnostic runs. Suspect computer malfunction due to low battery voltage. | ||
| Mar 201325000 mi | Oil seepage from pan | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Sep 2011 - May 2016 | |||
| Jul 201348800 mi | low pressure fuel sensor had faults. car ran rough when cold | ||
| Aug 201351000 mi | Cold idle sensor | ||
| Oct 201353200 mi | all 6 fuel injectors were replaced which fixed the problem. | ||
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Feb 201117000 mi | Car repeatedly stalled due to overheating - was 'repaired' several times - eventually fell into a CA Lemon Law situation - BMW took car back and refunded all prior payments - I am no longer the owner of this vehicle. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Dec 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jan 201892000 miUS $20 | water stuck in rear passenger side door. owner unclugged the drain. oil leak from filler cap into engine bay and the ground. replaced filler cap with OEM part. | ||
| Feb 201893000 miUS $200 | threw p0172 obd code and 29e0 bmw code replaced coil pack, spark plugs, cleaned carbon build-up with seafoam, lacquer thinner and berryman 2610. has not seen code for 300 miles. | ||
| Jul 201895000 miUS $800 | water pump failed. replaced with new one along with thermostat | ||
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Mar 201212000 mi | Oil sensor reported oil level high | ||
| Jul 201213800 mi | steering wheel medallion dented | ||
| Nov 201218700 mi | Hesitation on acceleration from low rpm | ||
| Apr 201322000 mi | steering wheel medallion dented | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Arkansas, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 201357000 miUS $634 | Battery died | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States May 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 201363000 miUS $180 | Left Front Strut leaking and damaged. This is a 550i M-Sport. Car was bouncing on bumpy roads. Both Front Struts were replaced with Sachs OEM Struts for 550i M-Sport. | ||
| Mar 201572000 miUS $325 | SAT Gear Shifter malfunctioned; would not go into reverse. Replaced the SAT Gear Shifter with a new unit. The ribbon cable was broken. | ||
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Sep 201357000 miUS $95 | A/C blower motor stopped working - it was traced to a faulty capacitor. | ||
| Oct 201494000 miUS $58 | Crankcase vent was replaced | ||
| Jan 2015US $50 | The variable valve system failed - had to be replaced | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Florida, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 201242000 mi | Headlight out. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ohio, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 201319100 mi | iPod connector was inoperative Service bulletin used to fix excessive vibration at idle sib 18-02-08 | ||
| Dec 201328000 mi | Wipers would not shut off and rest in the correct place. Were reprogrammed. | ||
| Feb 201431000 mi | Squeaking suspension when going over a speed bump. | ||
| Nov 201568000 mi | Starter is beginning to stick after the car starts. A reportedly common problem with this model after a few years. Worst when car sits a few days. Dealer, predictably, could NOT reproduce problem and sent me home without making any repairs | ||
| Mar 201794000 miUS $225 | Car began to stumble upon hard acceleration. Diagnosed as either a bad stick coil or bad plug or bad fuel injectors, in that order. I was due for 100k mile plug replacement. So I replaced plugs and stick coils at the same time. Not a hard task if you watch how to remove all the plastic stuff in the way. Car now runs like new! | ||
| Jun 201797000 miUS $4000 | This one hurt. Auto trans was not always shifting to 6th gear on the highway. Noticed lower mileage. Took it in for service and they finally got a fault that pointed to the valve body ($2500 cheap) in the transmission. That plus a fix of an oil filter housing leak plus a recommended updated radiator upper hose and I was at $4k. Still love the car, but that was a tough pill. | ||
| Jul 201799000 miUS $1200 | A/c compressor was making a loud whine. About to fail, so replaced. Still whines some, not like a new car. Rebuilt units must be not so perfect. | ||
| Apr 2018113000 miUS $240 | Rear shock replacement. | ||
| May 2021136000 miUS $450 | Battery was draining slowly, yet battery tested fine. IBS (intelligent battery sensor) was bad and replaced. Took lots of testing to find problem. | ||
| Jun 2021136000 miUS $250 | Valve cover was leaking oil. Replaced gaskets, and serpentine belt/pulley, idler. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Apr 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jul 201333000 miUS $200 | Windshield washer motor stopped working | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Arizona, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 201120000 mi | Rattle from bracket holding exhaust. Dealer replaced with an improved bracket. Rattle from bracket holding exhaust. Dealer replaced with an improved bracket. | ||
| Mar 201336000 mi | Clip holding trim piece to dashboard broke and was replaced | ||
| May 201337700 mi | Lane departure warning system failed (camera) | ||
| Dec 201345000 mi | Battery with low charge warning. Dealer found fault with battery controller. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Georgia, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201857000 miUS $300 | Valve cover gadget | ||
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Nov 201239400 mi | Nearly dead battery (stored too long between owners) | ||
| Jan 201340700 miUS $500 | Trunklid motor. Do not know if adjusted or replaced. | ||
| May 201344000 mi | Brake system warning from on board displays | ||
| Feb 201779000 miUS $500 | Oil plumbing had significant leak, which was discovered when the idiot light came on for the oil level. | ||
| Sep 201786000 miUS $2000 | Gasket leak fixed. | ||
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 201898000 miUS $384 | changed plugs and replaced one malfunctioning coil!! | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2022124000 miC $780 | Replaced blown strut and spring assembly on front passenger, which included sheared off sway bar linkage as part of the failure. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Mar 201573160 miC $1600 | Replaced, front thrust arms, ball joints and lower control arms | ||
| Jul 201691540 miC $1400 | Eccentric shaft sensor replaced, the symptoms were rough idle and occasional loss of power | ||
| Sep 2018111600 miC $120 | Replaced front window moulding and rear window moulding as they both were disintegrating | ||
| BMW 5-Series in New York, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 201456200 mi | Car running rough. Ignition coil replaced. | ||
| Feb 201547000 miUS $50 | Ignition coils replaced under CPO warranty | ||
| May 201552000 miUS $250 | Battery replaced. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201338000 mi | No power to 12v outlets, fuse replaced. Navigation system issue on NJ Turnpike, directions only for truck side, requested at every exit to leave car side. Dealer updated navigation software. Seat belt button (stop for buckle) missing, replaced by dealer. Wiring visible under driver's side exterior mirror. Wood trim fell off ashtray when opened, trim panel replaced. Electronic throttle response delayed when accelerating, dealer updated software. | ||
| Jun 201766150 miUS $1200 | Control arm bushings replaced plus alignment. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Kansas, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jun 201366000 mi | Drivers door handle came off car. Removed door panel and re-installed handle. | ||
| Nov 201482000 miUS $144 | Both upper control arm bushings and ball joints | ||
| Dec 201484000 mi | Sway bar bushings made noise in cold temperatures. Wrapped bar with Teflon tape and reinstalled bushings. | ||
| Feb 201586000 miUS $107 | Replaced Battery and purchased diagnostic tool to registrar battery. Battery $125 Tool $170. Bad oxygen sensor pre cat bank 2 | ||
| Sep 201593000 miUS $80 | Driver rear wheel bearing went bad. Symptom: Grinding noise. Replaced wheel bearing with aftermarket part. Issue resolved | ||
| Oct 201593000 miUS $240 | Lower control arm replacement and Ft. Rotor resurfacing. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Colorado, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jun 201458000 miUS $500 | New belt tensioner Hydraulic fluid leak | ||
| Jun 201574000 miUS $1300 | new tires and re-balance, but this failed to fix ongoing wheel vibration problem | ||
| Mar 201684000 miUS $900 | New transmission pan and gasket, fluid, and filter valve cover gasket oil leak | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jan 201264160 mi | Rear suspension bushings seized. Made a grinding noise when going over speed bumps. | ||
| Mar 201345260 mi | Licence Plate and L.S. DLR lights burnt out. Replaced at n/c. Still complained about my rotors being smeared with brake lining material...normal wear/tear is response. Again!!!Told to brake 'harder'...HAHAHA. What a joke. | ||
| Feb 201457200 miC $100 | Same as other bimmers...battery leakage during cold weather. Nothing else connected but still leaks. Added a trickle charger. Did not take to dealer cause I'll get same excuses as other. | ||
| Jan 201563860 miC $500 | Psgr side tie rod loose. Both sides changed with wheel alignment using German-made parts (supplier supplies BMW) | ||
| May 201566200 miC $280 | Replaced battery with Delco matched to the lead-acid original. Connected same amp. shop battery under hood so that it didn't need to be re-programmed at all after disconnecting old battery and reconnecting the new battery. Fixed problems with draining. | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Connecticut, United States Nov 2015 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Dec 201581000 miUS $740 | Oil leak from pinion seal on rear differential. Seal replaced. | ||
| Mar 201683000 miUS $1185 | Power steering fluid leaking from reservoir cap. Cap o-ring replaced. Valve cover gasket leaking. Gasket replaced. Car front suspension was "crashing" over large bumps. Front lower control arms were worn. Control arms were replaced. | ||
| Sep 201684000 miUS $1756 | Car was making a loud whining noise at moderate speed. Rear diff had locked up. Repaired by replacing with used part. Last year, the diff was leaking and seal was replaced. It's likely that this previous seal failure caused this. | ||
| Mar 201786000 miUS $1604 | Power steering hose was leaking. Hose replaced, system flushed/refilled. Oil pan gasket was leaking. It was replaced. | ||
| Sep 201789000 miUS $25 | Oil leak from the top of the engine, causing a burning smell when stopped at traffic light (probably small amounts of oil dripping from passenger side of engine onto exhaust manifold). Appears to be mostly leaking from the valvetronic motor seal. Replaced that seal, along with the filler cap. Still getting some oil from the top of the engine. | ||
| Apr 201891182 miUS $27 | Secondary hood latch was very rusted, and was becoming difficult to open. Replaced it with a new one. | ||
| Nov 201893732 mi | PCV Valve Heater recall | ||
| Dec 201893820 miUS $2391 | tie rod ends replaced front axles replaced | ||
| Mar 201996886 miUS $362 | RF Lower rearward control arm replaced | ||
| Oct 2019102000 mi | Trunk intermittently not unlocking. Found wires with insulation worn away. Wrapped them with electrical tape. | ||
| Aug 2020107461 miUS $1770 | Valve cover cover replaced (incl ignition coils and spark plugs) | ||
| Dec 2020108818 miUS $11 | passenger side DRL | ||
| Aug 2021112497 miUS $1244 | inner and outer front CV boots replaced, both sides | ||
| BMW 5-Series in Indiana, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 201468000 miUS $365 | rear window regulator failed | ||
2010 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan
230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW 5-Series in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2012 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Jan 201444300 miUS $1500 | Buttons died on radio then screen went black no known repair at this time. | ||
| Jun 201443000 mi | Navigation unit died new one ordered and coded. | ||
2010 BMW 5-Series 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| BMW 5-Series in Netherlands Sep 2011 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 201586800 mi€250 | rear suspension air chamber replacement | ||
2010 BMW 5-Series 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| BMW 5-Series in California, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201343000 mi | Battery was low and triggering random errors in the system. BMW at first refused to replace the battery, which is why it took a second visit (2 days the first time, a few hours the second time around). | ||
| Mar 201678000 miUS $2700 | Oil leak | ||
| Dec 201690000 miUS $2000 | Leaking coolant, replaced reservoir | ||
| Dec 2017115000 miUS $1500 | Hatchback door | ||
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