2023 Bmw 5 Series problems, complaints & recalls
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Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2023-12-06 · campaign 23V821000 · 552 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 x
Risk: Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (22)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-12 · B650121 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
no bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers.
Exterior Lighting 2024-05-22 · B630124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the overhead reading lights are not bright enough on sp21 (service pack 2021) vehicles.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · B651024 · Service Campaign
quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. the software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: bluetooth malfunctions the start-up phase of the head unit (hu) has been shortened (faster start of the o
Electrical System 2024-05-07 · B650724 · Service Campaign
in vehicles that are not mapped to a bmw id, the manual time setting option is not selectable (greyed-out)in the system settings menu. time cannot be manually set in the vehicle.
Power Train 2024-05-03 · B270220 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
there is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: cornering or accelerating from low speeds driving with low to medium loads there are no warning lights or check control messages.
Steering 2024-05-01 · B360121 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
at low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees f) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned.
Showing the 6 most recent of 22 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.