2019 BMW 5 Series problems and complaints
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 BMW 5 Series. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (11), Engine (9), Vehicle Speed Control (6).
Key takeaways
- 38 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 | 11 | 29% |
| Engine | 9 | 24% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 13% |
| Power Train | 5 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 11% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 11% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 8% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 5% |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
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...
Vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-05-14
The contact owns a 2019 BMW 540i. The contact stated that while slowly driving into the driveway the vehicle erroneously accelerated forward at a high rate of speed and crashed into the garage door. The contact indicated that during the incident the brake pedal was being pressed but the vehicle did not immediately stop...
Engine - filed 2026-04-17
oil filter housing is plastic and is bound to give I hadn’t reach 150k miles its an expensive job not normal maintenance problem bmw is expensive but recall this part to protect consumers
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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.