2018 BMW 5 Series problems and complaints
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW 5 Series. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (35), Seat Belts (24), Seats (14).
Key takeaways
- 79 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 35 | 44% |
| Seat Belts | 24 | 30% |
| Seats | 14 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 16% |
| Engine | 8 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 10% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 4% |
| Power Train | 2 | 3% |
| Structure | 2 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 1% |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 BMW 5 Series 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2018 BMW 5 Series 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-10
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 530E. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle was shaking abnormally, with electrical system failures. The “Driving Assistance”, TPMS, Emergency Call Service, check engine, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact associated the failure with N...
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-03-04
My 2018 BMW 530e suddenly shut down while I was driving. I charged it overnight, but the next day it showed a check‑engine light and a drivetrain failure warning. I tried driving it again, and it drove for some distance and shutdown after few minutes. Luckily, i was able to park the car on the side of the road. I broug...
Engine And Engine Cooling,air Bags - filed 2025-12-31
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 530E. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for water pump repairs, the wrench warning light was illuminated, and the message "Passenger Seat Restraint Sensor Failure" was displayed. The contact stated that the dealer inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the passen...
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More for the 2018 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.