Defect Summary: 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 Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
The 2019 BMW 5 Series is associated with 38 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 5 reports (13% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid, 2l 4-cyl, 3l 6-cyl, and 4.4l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 20 to 27 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 72 MPGe (28–29 MPG on gasoline) with up to 16 miles of electric driving range. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2019 BMW 5 Series belongs to the 7th generation (G30) 5 Series platform spanning model years 2017–2023.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 38 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Engine (5 / 13%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 7 crash / 1 fire / 4 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 20–27 MPG (7 variants • PHEV up to 72 MPGe)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 BMW 5 Series?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530e Plug-in Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 70 MPGe (27 MPG) | 75 MPGe (30 MPG) | 72 MPGe (29 MPG) | 16 mi EV (370 mi total) | $2,600 / yr |
| 530e xDrive Plug-in Hybrid | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 66 MPGe (27 MPG) | 68 MPGe (31 MPG) | 67 MPGe (28 MPG) | 15 mi EV (360 mi total) | $2,700 / yr |
| 530i | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 24 MPG | 34 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| 530i xDrive | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 33 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| 540i | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| 540i xDrive | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| M550i xDrive | 4.4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,800 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 BMW 5 Series?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | — | ||||
| 4 DR RWD | — |
Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 BMW 5 Series models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 BMW 5 Series?
Summary of 38 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2019 BMW 5 Series problems & component breakdown (25 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 BMW 5 Series?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: 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.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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