2014 BMW 5 Series: common problems and reliability
· F10One of the weaker 5 Series years.
290 owner complaints, most about engine. 6 recalls.
Should I buy a 2014 5 Series?The 2014 BMW 5 Series has 290 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag n63 v8 (550i) reliability: owners report expensive engine issues including rod bearings, valve stem seal leaks, and other auxiliary component failures; many say the car is only manageable with a comprehensive warranty.
Safety record for the 2014 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 BMW 5 Series vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 5 Series years only. How we score it
Is 2014 a good year for the 5 Series?
Across the 30 5 Series model years we track, complaint volume runs from 17 (2022) to 1,947 (2011). With 290 complaints, the 2014 5 Series sits above the model's median of 111.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2014 5 Series
exterior lighting
Campaign 15V188000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Campaign 24V527000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
engine and engine cooling:cooling system:pump
Campaign 24V608000BMW 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.
engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Campaign 18V755000BMW 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.
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fuel system, diesel
Campaign 21V907000BMW 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.
fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 21V586000BMW 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.
What owners report on the F10 5 Series
Owners widely praise the F10 for its timeless design, comfortable ride, and excellent daily-driver qualities, often calling it one of BMW’s best modern designs and a true successor to the E39.
- Very frequentN63 V8 (550i) reliability
Owners report expensive engine issues including rod bearings, valve stem seal leaks, and other auxiliary component failures; many say the car is only manageable with a comprehensive warranty.
- RecurrentN20 four-cylinder timing chain
Early N20 engines (2012-2014) are reported to have weak timing chain guides that can fail and destroy the engine; revised in later production.
- RecurrentWater pump and thermostat failure
Owners report needing replacement around 65k-75k miles.
- RecurrentValve cover gasket and oil cooler gasket leaks
Oil leaks onto the exhaust downpipe causing smoke, reported around 65k miles.
- IsolatedTiming chain stretch (N55/N47)
One owner notes that the timing chain on some engines can stretch and require replacement, which is an expensive job.
Owner insights for the F10 5 Series. Read the full F10 owner report.
Typical used price
Used 5 Series listings typically run $13,000–$30,593.
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