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Owner report · 2022 model year

2022 BMW 5 Series

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 5 of 17 complaints (29%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 28 in 2021 to 17 in 2022.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
17
Recall campaigns
4
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,750–$3,850
Combined MPG
20–28

Complaints by model year

  1. 162020
  2. 282021
  3. 172022
  4. 92023
  5. 182024

Where owners report problems

  1. Driver Assistance & Speed Control5 (29%)
  2. Transmission & Drivetrain5 (29%)
  3. Other4 (24%)
  4. Airbags & Restraints2 (12%)
  5. Engine2 (12%)
  6. Fuel System2 (12%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2022: 2 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category20202021202220232024vs. 2022 Midsize Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)2,750–3,1002,750–3,1002,750–3,8502,750–3,8502,600–2,750
Combined MPG25–2825–2820–2820–2828–30
City / Highway MPG22–25 / 29–3322–25 / 28–3317–25 / 25–3317–25 / 25–3326–27 / 33–35
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)316–359313–337313–439313–446292–307
Complaints filed162817918Not compared
Recalls issued79436Not compared
Crash-involved complaints32224Not compared
Fire-involved complaints11000Not compared
Injuries reported40610Not compared
Deaths reported00000Not compared
Configurations compared44553

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2022 BMW 5 Series have?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 BMW 5 Series?

Transmission & Drivetrain: 5 of 17 NHTSA complaints (29%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2022 BMW 5 Series get?

EPA rates it 20–28 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 BMW 5 Series?

EPA estimates $2,750–$3,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (7)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (S8)42.0LRear-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars25 mpg (high)33 mpg (high)28 mpg (high)$2,750 (low)313 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Automatic (S8)63.0LAll-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars22 mpg29 mpg25 mpg$3,100352 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic (S8)84.4LAll-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars17 mpg (low)25 mpg (low)20 mpg (low)$3,850 (high)439 g/mi (high)
Configuration 4Automatic (S8)42.0LAll-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars23 mpg32 mpg26 mpg$3,000332 g/mi
Configuration 5Automatic (S8)63.0LRear-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars25 mpg (high)32 mpg27 mpg$2,850322 g/mi
Configuration 6Automatic (S8)42.0LRear-Wheel DrivePremium and ElectricityCompact Cars24 mpg29 mpg26 mpg$3,000178 g/mi
Configuration 7Automatic (S8)42.0LAll-Wheel DrivePremium and ElectricityCompact Cars22 mpg28 mpg25 mpg$3,100203 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine21010
Transmission & Drivetrain50000
Fuel System21010
Electrical11010
Brakes10000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints21020
Driver Assistance & Speed Control50010
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other40020

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (4)

  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    Campaign 26V525000 · Aug 12, 2026

    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.
    Consequence
    An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged driveshaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

    Campaign 26V056000 · Jan 30, 2026

    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.
    Consequence
    Fire increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

    Campaign 25V636000 · Sep 23, 2025

    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
    Consequence
    A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    Campaign 22V070000 · Feb 9, 2022

    Defect
    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.
    Consequence
    An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge. All of the vehicle population for this recall have been repaired. Owner notification letters were not mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.