The Lemon Index2024 BMW 5 Series.
The 2024 BMW 5 Series has too few complaints to score: 18 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 28 to 30 mpg combined. The best BMW 5 Series year is 2016.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 18 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every BMW 5 Series year. 2024 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Recalls 6
- brakes 2026
The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
- electrical 2026
Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models.
- stability control 2024
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.
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- stability control 2024
Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models.
- stability control 2024
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.
- electrical 2023
The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems BMW told dealers about
BMW sent dealers 103 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- After replacement of the Integrated Braking system (IB)/Power Brake the total distance covered…
- After replacement of the Integrated Braking system (IB)/Power Brake the total distance covered…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Fuel cost and engines
About $2650–2850 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2024 BMW 5 Series reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 18 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2024 BMW 5 Series problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (44%), stability control (44%) and brakes (28%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 BMW 5 Series have?
6 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 BMW 5 Series get?
28 to 30 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2024 BMW 5 Series have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2024 BMW 5 Series cost in fuel a year?
About $2650 to $2850 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 BMW 5 Series have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
What BMW 5 Series year is better than the 2024?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2016, 2015 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works