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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
No US recalls found for the 2016 BMW 5 Series.
Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Issue: On certain vehicles, fluid from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system could leak on the intake air hose. As a result, the fluid could enter the electrical connector for the water pump and cause a short circuit. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, BMW advises you to park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs are completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the water pump and electrical connector. The dealer will also install a shield on the connector.
Issue: On certain vehicles, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler could crack internally and leak. If this happens, you may notice the following symptoms: a warning symbol in the instrument cluster displaying a loss of coolant, reduced engine power, an unpleasant exhaust odour, an unusual noise from the engine and/or smoke from the engine compartment. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada Recall no. 2018-587. Safety Risk: A cracked EGR cooler could create the risk of an engine fire. Corrective Actions: BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the EGR cooler. The dealer will also inspect the intake manifold, and replace it, if necessary.
Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, the high-pressure fuel pump may wear prematurely. This can cause reduced engine performance and could lead to a sudden engine stall. Note: A warning lamp on the instrument cluster will turn on if the fuel pressure drops. Safety Risk: A loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the high-pressure fuel pump.
Issue: A problem with the driver’s seat belt could cause it not to lock-up as designed during braking or in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat belt that does not lock properly in a crash could cause an increased risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver’s seat belt assembly.
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2021-711. On certain vehicles, the cooler for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module may develop an internal leak and coolant could mix with diesel engine soot/sediment. In rare circumstances, this condition could result in smouldering particles and lead to the melting of the intake manifold, increasing the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the EGR cooler, and if necessary, replace it. If it is determined that the EGR cooler has leaked internally, the intake manifold will also be replaced. The EGR pipe connecting the cooler to the manifold will be cleaned. Note: An operator may be alerted to this condition by one or more of the following symptoms: A warning symbol in the instrument cluster displaying a loss of engine coolant, a reduction in engine power, an unpleasant odour (exhaust gas), an unusual noise from the engine compartment, and/or smoke from the engine compartment.
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with airbag inflators that do not meet specifications. This could cause affected airbags to fail to deploy properly in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of injury to the occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace affected airbag modules. Note: Depending on the vehicle in question, the front passenger, knee, side or curtain airbag modules may be affected.
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210.2 - Lower Universal Anchorage Systems for Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions. The inboard child restraint fixture anchor on the left rear seat may have been bent downwards during vehicle assembly. This could result in a child restraint system not fully engaging both lower anchors, contrary to the requirements of the standard. In the event of a crash, if a child seat is not properly secured, it could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, and if necessary, repair.
No owner complaints found for the 2016 BMW 5 Series.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 BMW 5 Series.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 BMW 5 Series 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2016 BMW 5 Series 4 DR RWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
EPA ratings for each 2016 BMW 5 Series version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528i 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 34 | 27 | $3,050 |
| 528i xDrive 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 33 | 26 | $3,150 |
| 535d 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 26 | 38 | 30 | $3,200 |
| 535d xDrive 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 26 | 37 | 30 | $3,200 |
| 535i 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 30 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 535i Gran Turismo 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,750 |
| 535i xDrive 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 550i 4.4 L Automatic (S8) | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| 550i xDrive 4.4 L Automatic (S8) | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| ActiveHybrid 5 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 30 | 26 | $3,150 |
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.