2020 BMW 5 Series problems and complaints
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 BMW 5 Series. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (6), Engine (5), Air Bags (2).
Key takeaways
- 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 38% |
| Engine | 5 | 31% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 13% |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% |
| Steering | 1 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 6% |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 BMW 5 Series 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2020 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,engine - filed 2026-11-04
Check Engine light on due to lower radiator blind jammed and closed. BMW has extended car warranty for this fault for various other models produced 2020 and beyond for up to 150,000 miles, under si B01 03 25 and si B01 12 19 However They do not cover my car, 2020 BMW 530e which has 78,000 miles where most of their 5 s...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-02
Last year around this time my differential failed and I lost all power to my wheels when driving in traffic in [XXX] on my way back to [XXX]. The car was driving and a loud clunk sound came from the car and the transmission wouldn't drive and I had to coast off the road cutting off cars to make it to a parking lot. I t...
Electrical System - filed 2026-07-21
The contact owns a 2020 BMW 530E. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and starter failure warning lights illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by ...
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More for the 2020 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.