2010 BMW 5 Series problems and complaints
Owners have filed 180 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 BMW 5 Series. The most-reported areas: Engine (41), Fuel/Propulsion System (37), Electrical System (33).
Key takeaways
- 180 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 11 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 41 | 23% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 37 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 33 | 18% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 23 | 13% |
| Fuel System | 23 | 13% |
| Gasoline | 21 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 20 | 11% |
| Power Train | 17 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 5% |
| Steering | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 BMW 5 Series 4-DR w/SAB (except GT) | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2025-12-22
The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528I. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the repair failed to prevent a failure. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormally loud rattling sound coming from under th...
Electrical System - filed 2025-07-21
insulation on wiring is deteriorated leading to possible fire and or shorting out of electrical system
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2025-04-21
The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528I. The contact stated while making a left turn and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The brake and transmission warning lights illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle, and then attempte...
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More for the 2010 BMW 5 Series
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.