2005 BMW 5 Series problems and complaints
Owners have filed 192 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 BMW 5 Series. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (103), Electrical System (32), Power Train (25).
Key takeaways
- 192 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 103 | 54% |
| Electrical System | 32 | 17% |
| Power Train | 25 | 13% |
| Seat Belts | 25 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 10% |
| Hydraulic | 12 | 6% |
| Seats | 11 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 5% |
| Steering | 8 | 4% |
| Tires | 6 | 3% |
| Structure | 5 | 3% |
| Wheels | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 BMW 5 Series 4-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,service Brakes,engine - filed 2024-10-23
I am encountering persistent issues with my 2005 BMW 525i. Despite having replaced several critical components, including the ignition coils, spark plugs, mass air flow sensor, and throttle body sensors, the vehicle continues to experience performance problems, specifically failing to advance beyond the fourth cylinder...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2024-05-15
The tail-lights have gone out creating safty issue and number of warning lights to come up on the dashboard. Dealership stated that the wiring harness around ground wire has melted. They stated that this is same issue that is mentioned under NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V407000. The service advisor said that his issue wo...
Engine - filed 2024-03-08
The contact owns a 2005 BMW 545I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the contact became aware of a ball of white smoke coming from the exhaust. The contact stated that whenever the accelerator pedal was depressed, there was white smoke coming from the exha...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.