2022 BMW 5 Series problems and complaints
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW 5 Series. The most-reported areas: Power Train (5), Unknown Or Other (4), Back Over Prevention (3).
Key takeaways
- 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 29% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 24% |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 18% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 18% |
| Engine | 2 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 12% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 BMW 5 Series 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2022 BMW 5 Series 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-02
See attached Petition letter for complaint.
Power Train - filed 2026-08-31
Rear differential failed, internal gears compromised. Noticed problem when going into gear. Vehicle no longer is able to go in gear and will shut off engine. No indication lights prior to failure. Vehicle showed drivetrain error as soon as it had failed. Vehicle was in main road when failure occurred, placing vehicle a...
Power Train - filed 2026-08-31
On XXX, while stopped at a traffic light, I accelerated normally in my 2022 BMW 540i. After moving only a few feet, I heard a loud metallic clank from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle immediately lost all ability to propel itself. It would still shift between gears, but pressing the accelerator would not move the v...
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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.