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Model year 2016 · BMW

2016 BMW 5 Series / M5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 BMW 5 Series / M5. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 528I, 535D, 535I, 550I, M5.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 BMW 5 Series / M5, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
24V608000August 13, 2024Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles
21V907000November 19, 2021Fuel System, Diesel
21V586000July 29, 2021Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump
18V755000October 25, 2018Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
16V914000December 20, 2016Air Bags
16V747000October 17, 2016Seat Belts › Front › Retractor
15V718000October 30, 2015Child Seat

Systems involved: Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Fuel System, Diesel (2) · Air Bags (1) · Child Seat (1) · Electrical System (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Seats (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V608000

Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles

Report received by NHTSA
August 13, 2024
Owner notification
March 28, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
720,796 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
528I

Components: Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles; Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Pump

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.

Safety risk

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V608000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V907000

Fuel System, Diesel

Report received by NHTSA
November 19, 2021
Owner notification
July 6, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
50,404 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
535D

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.

Safety risk

A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V907000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V586000

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
July 29, 2021
Owner notification
January 14, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
11,216 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
535D

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.

Safety risk

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V586000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V755000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

Report received by NHTSA
October 25, 2018
Owner notification
May 13, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
44,368 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 BMW 5 Series / M5
February 12, 2013 – September 30, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
535D

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.

Safety risk

The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V755000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V914000

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA
December 20, 2016
Owner notification
February 10, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,506 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 BMW 5 Series / M5
September 16, 2016 – October 12, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
528I, 535D, 535I, 550I, M5

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.

Safety risk

If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V914000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V747000

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

Report received by NHTSA
October 17, 2016
Owner notification
July 3, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
15,455 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 BMW 5 Series / M5
June 2, 2016 – June 2, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
528I

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Safety risk

In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may activate when the occupant is more forward in the seat, possibly increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V747000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V718000

Child Seat

Report received by NHTSA
October 30, 2015
Owner notification
December 28, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
7,162 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
528I, 535D, 535I, 550I, M5

Components: Child Seat; Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Safety risk

If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V718000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 14, 2024.