2016 Model Year

BMW 5 Series

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
81
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Severe
8

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Latest owner reports

Exterior Lighting
Sep 2026

I have 2016 BMW 5 series car, for past two to three years headlights are getting condensation inside on colder months. Dealer is not able to fix the c...

Engine
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2016 BMW 528i. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall, and after the recall repair, while driving...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE Fire
Jan 2026

On January 29, 2020, while driving my 2016 BMW 5 Series under normal operating conditions, the engine compartment caught fire without warning. Smoke a...

Engine
Dec 2025

During initial cold starts there is blue smoke billowing from the exhaust for approx 20 seconds. The odor is horrible.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2016 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System)...

SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Sep 2025

I've gotten my car fixed multiple times and nothing has worked. My car is leaking coolant severely it overheats constantly I get the red and the yello...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 2025

A critical component failure has rendered my 2016 BMW 528xi inoperable and unsafe. The water pump failed, forcing the car into a safety "limp mode," l...

Exterior Lighting
Aug 2025

My driver headlight is constantly getting moisture trapped in it. It’s been replaced twice and the seals were checked, but it keeps happening and shor...

Engine
Aug 2025

Multiple critical BMW engine components are manufactured from plastic, including the oil pan, coolant expansion tank, valve cover, and turbo inlet pip...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Aug 2025

Coolant pump failure engine failure also caused fire in engine bay. Insurance inspector. Pre shop inspection. No light were on prior to explosion.

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2016 BMW 5 Series has 81 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 1 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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