1997 Model Year
BMW 5 Series
NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Severe
0
Top Problem Areas
Most commonly reported issues
Active Recalls
Manufacturer safety recalls
04V183000
Apr 2004
Other
No consequence data available
Recent Complaints
Latest owner reports
Air Bags
Oct 2014
WHILE STARTING THE CAR THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *TR
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Vehicle Safety Research Team
Automotive Data Analysts
Independent researchers analyzing NHTSA data to help consumers make informed vehicle decisions.
Data updated: March 5, 2026
Summary
The 1997 BMW 5 Series has 1 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags.