The Lemon IndexAll cars · BMW 5 Series · 2019
2019 BMW 5 Series. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 7
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | RWD | 21 / 30 / 24 | Premium | $3,200 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | AWD | 21 / 30 / 24 | Premium | $3,200 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 18 / 27 / 21 | Premium | $3,700 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | 17 / 23 / 19 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | AWD | 18 / 25 / 20 | Premium | $3,850 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 15 / 22 / 17 | Premium | $4,550 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | Auto (AM-S7) | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,100 and 35,800 miles. Median 16,600, from 17 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 31% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 31% |
| Electrical | 25% |
| Speed control | 25% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 12% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
19V684000 Sep 2019 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce C
Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
18V652000 Sep 2018 Equipment / Electrical
Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
Risk. An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Pedestrian alert sounds | 2023 | 2023 |
Manufacturer communications 260
BMW filed 260 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- DME FAULT MEMORY ENTRY FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision…
- REAR VIEW CAMERA FAILS TO DISPLAY IMAGE: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 5)…
- FAULT 930C1E IS FOUND IN THE ACSM: Vehicle comes into the workshop with the following…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 5 Series 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| BMW 5 Series 4 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| BMW 530e 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| BMW 530e 4 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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