The Lemon Index2025 BMW 5 Series.
The 2025 BMW 5 Series has too few complaints to score: 3 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about automatic emergency braking, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 24 to 31 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 3 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every BMW 5 Series year. 2025 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 2
- electrical 2026
The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.
- stability control 2024
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.
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 96 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Been joined together without having beengreased
- When the steering column is adjusted inwards towards the instrument cluster, the noise may…
- Groaning noise from the EPS when the steering wheel is at the end stops
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 5 Series Hybrid Sedan 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| BMW M5 Hybrid Sedan 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2550–3300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
The vehicles system saw a phantom pedestrian on the road and performed emergency braking. I double checked surroundings and there were no human present anywhere arround
2025 BMW 5 Series owner · NHTSA complaint 11661431
Quick answers
Is the 2025 BMW 5 Series reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 3 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2025 BMW 5 Series problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (33%), wheels (33%) and steering (33%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 BMW 5 Series have?
2 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 BMW 5 Series get?
24 to 31 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2025 BMW 5 Series have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2025 BMW 5 Series cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $3300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 BMW 5 Series have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
What BMW 5 Series year is better than the 2025?
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