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BMW Série 5 VI recalls: manufacturer campaigns

4 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns
4
of 8 versions affected
8

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

VersionRecalls
  • 518d 150Diesel · 150 hp
  • 520d 184Diesel · 184 hp
  • 528i 245Petrol · 245 hp
  • 535i 306Petrol · 306 hp
  • 520d 190Diesel · 190 hp
  • 525d 218Diesel · 218 hp
  • 530d 258Diesel · 258 hp
  • 535d 313Diesel · 313 hp

Each campaign in detail

  1. Rappel EGR diesel : risque d'incendie

    Manufacturer recall

    Campagne de 2018 : une fuite de glycol dans le refroidisseur EGR peut faire fondre le collecteur d'admission et provoquer un incendie, sur les quatre cylindres diesel produits entre avril 2015 et septembre 2016 et les six cylindres diesel produits entre juillet 2012 et juin 2015. Vérifiez avec le numéro de série.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Single source so far: to be confirmed.

    Versions
    520d 190, 525d 218, 530d 258, 535d 313
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Rappel du joint d'arbre de transmission (modèles 2010 et 2011)

    Manufacturer recall

    Rappel de février 2017 pour un joint d'arbre de transmission qui peut fuir et provoquer des pertes soudaines de motricité sur les modèles 2010 et 2011.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    518d 150, 520d 184, 520d 190, 525d 218, 530d 258, 535d 313, 528i 245, 535i 306
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Rappel des airbags passager (modèles 2016)

    Manufacturer recall

    Rappel de janvier 2017 : non-fonctionnement possible des airbags de tête, de genoux et latéraux côté passager sur les modèles 2016.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Single source so far: to be confirmed.

    Versions
    518d 150, 520d 184, 520d 190, 525d 218, 530d 258, 535d 313, 528i 245, 535i 306
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Rappel du condenseur de climatisation

    Manufacturer recall

    Une corrosion précoce peut faire fuir le condenseur de climatisation sur plus de 6 000 Série 5, 6 et 7 : rappel de mars 2016, condenseur à remplacer.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Single source so far: to be confirmed.

    Versions
    518d 150, 520d 184, 520d 190, 525d 218, 530d 258, 535d 313, 528i 245, 535i 306
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Checking that a recall was done

  1. Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
  2. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
  3. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

ModelRecallsKnown faultsReliability
Audi A6 C7134.0/5
Jaguar XF I (X250)134.5/5
Lexus GS IV024.0/5
Volkswagen Passat B8153.0/5
BMW Série 5 VII (G30/G31)334.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the BMW Série 5 VI had?

We have documented 4 manufacturer recalls for the BMW Série 5 VI: Rappel EGR diesel : risque d'incendie ; Rappel du joint d'arbre de transmission (modèles 2010 et 2011) ; Rappel des airbags passager (modèles 2016) ; Rappel du condenseur de climatisation.

Which versions of the BMW Série 5 VI are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used BMW Série 5 VI?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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