2010 Model Year

BMW 5 Series

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
180
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Severe
19

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528I. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); howeve...

Electrical System
Jul 2025

insulation on wiring is deteriorated leading to possible fire and or shorting out of electrical system

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
May 2025

They lied to me made me buy a bad car and then didn't even give me a license plate of anything they stole my money

Engine
Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528I. The contact stated while making a left turn and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed....

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2025

Consistent fuel pump error code 2AAF

Engine
Nov 2024

I brought the car into BMW Manhattan after receiving the recall letter. They have refused to perfom the correction based on the fact that I had to re...

Power Train
Nov 2024

When driving any acceleration will cause the car to shift from Drive to Neutral. This can happen under normal driving conditions and at any speed.

Engine
Jun 2024

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2024

N/A Complaint is that no remedy is available 8 months after recall issued. Currently this particular car is still drivable, but suffers oil leaks fr...

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 528I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and flashe...

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Summary

The 2010 BMW 5 Series has 180 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 6 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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