2018 BMW 5 Series problems and complaints
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW 5 Series. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (35), Seat Belts (24), Seats (14).
Key takeaways
- 81 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 | 43% |
| Seat Belts | 24 | 30% |
| Seats | 14 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 11% |
| Engine | 8 | 10% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 4% |
| Power Train | 2 | 2% |
| Structure | 2 | 2% |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 1% |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| 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.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-16
I am submitting this complaint regarding my 2018 BMW 530e, VIN [XXX], which is affected by BMW safety recall 26V-441. I received a recall notice from BMW advising that a defect involving the engine starter may result in overheating and a potential vehicle fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. BMW advis...
Visibility - filed 2026-10-06
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 530E. The contact vehicle was left outside due to not being able to store the vehicle in the garage, and the front windshield cracked. The dealer was contacted, but no assistance was provided.
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...
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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.