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2024 BMW 5 Series: common problems and reliability
· G60Too new to grade yet.
18 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 6 recalls.
Should I buy a 2024 5 Series?The 2024 BMW 5 Series has 18 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and hydraulic. Owners most often flag seat trim piece loose or broken near the bolster.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 BMW 5 Series vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2024 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 18 complaints, the 2024 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
Recalls affecting the 2024 5 Series
electrical system:adas:driver monitoring:camera/sensor
Campaign 23V700000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.
electronic stability control (esc)
Campaign 24V104000BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
electronic stability control (esc):control module
Campaign 24V697000BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
electronic stability control (esc)
Campaign 24V739000BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
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electrical system:starter assembly
Campaign 26V056000BMW 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module
Campaign 26V422000BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
What owners report on the G60 5 Series
Owner sentiment on the G60 is sharply divided. Many praise it as a strong luxury sedan that still drives like a BMW, with the 2024 German Car of the Year award cited as validation.
- RecurrentSeat trim piece loose or broken near the bolster
- RecurrentInterior material quality perceived as cheap, especially speaker covers and leather in base trims
- IsolatedIlluminated grille LEDs described as tacky
- IsolatedDual-screen display bezels uneven and setup questioned as cost-cutting
Owner insights for the G60 5 Series. Read the full G60 owner report.
Typical used price
Used 5 Series listings typically run $13,000–$30,593.
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