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2022 BMW 5 Series: common problems and reliability
One of the best 5 Series years.
17 owner complaints, most about power train. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 5 Series?The 2022 BMW 5 Series has 17 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and back over prevention.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 BMW 5 Series vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other 5 Series years only. How we score it
Is 2022 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 17 complaints, the 2022 5 Series sits below 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
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is highly polarized and generation-dependent.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 5 Series. See the full 5 Series owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used 5 Series listings typically run $13,000–$30,593.
Other 5 Series model years
Compare every 5 Series year side by side to see how 2022 ranks against the rest.
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