2019 BMW 5 Series problems and complaints
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW 5 Series. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (12), Engine (9), Vehicle Speed Control (6).
Key takeaways
- 40 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 30% |
| Engine | 9 | 23% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 13% |
| Power Train | 5 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 10% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 8% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 5% |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 BMW 5 Series 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2019 BMW 5 Series 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Wheels,lane Departure - filed 2026-10-22
In March of 2026 I decided to make use of the vehicles lane keeping assistant and set the lane keeping assistant to maximum safety settings. Within 2 months I noticed the car began to slip l/shudder at the front end while taking highway exit ramps. After this happened a few times I pulled over and checked the front t...
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-29
The contact owns a 2019 BMW 530E. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V441000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall ...
Engine - filed 2026-08-22
I learned from Carfax on July 12, 2026 that a recall has been issued on my vehicle, a 2019 BMW 530e -- "Recall 26V-441:540 Engine Starter". The recall relates to the engine starter and I understand from my research that the engine could catch on fire, even when the car is turned off. Now 5 weeks later, I have not rec...
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More for the 2019 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.