no report yet
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. OVERHEATING COULD LEAD TO A FIRE, EVEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN USE.
2005 BMW 5 SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2005 BMW 5 Series, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 28, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 BMW 5 Series has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Air bags
4Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes, hydraulic
1Service brakes
1Steering
1Suspension
1Tires
1Visibility
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 2 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2005 BMW 5 Series recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. POWER ASSIST BRAKING PERFORMANCE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED.
no report yet
Air bags: frontal
Risk. IN THIS SITUATION THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY EVEN IF A SUFFICIENTLY SEVERE ACCIDENT WOULD OCCUR AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE…
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM NOT TO ENGAGE, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN THE PARK ("P") POSITION.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other 5 Series year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 5 Series median. How we score
'96'97'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 BMW 5 Series safety ratings
2005 BMW 5 Series 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 BMW 5 Series, and the recalls they led to.
- BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATIONLed to recall 08V-384
- BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATIONNo recall
In owners' words
What 5 Series owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ON THE MORNING OF 3/18/2015 AT 8 AM. I STARTED THE CAR AND RECEIVED A PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING ON THE DISPLAY. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW 5-SERIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:…
HELLO, I'VE GOT AN AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO ON MY BMW E60 530I 2005. THE BOARD COMPUTER IT SAYS: "PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM" MALFUNCTION. I WENT TO THE DEALER IN VEGAS AND HE TOOK THE LIGHT OFF, AFTER ONE WEEK IT CAME OUT AGAIN. I'M WONDERING ABOUT MYSELF SAFETY AND MY…
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