2022 BMW 5 Series problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA has received 16 owner complaints about the 2022 BMW 5 Series, or 3.4 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.08, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #7 for fewest complaints per year. Against other BMW models its rate is 71% lower; against other Luxury sedans it is 33% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Limited data: fewer than 30 complaints, so shares and indexes are unstable.
Complaints filed between 2022-09-08 and 2026-08-31. Median delay from incident to filing: 37 days.
Analysis
The previous model year (2021) drew 4.6 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 2.4 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 6 complaints, 92% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Transmission / powertrain (25.0% of complaints), followed by Electrical (18.8%) and Interior & equipment (18.8%). Transmission / powertrain complaints are 2.1 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 2 reports (12.5%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 6 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 34 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (44% of incidents). 6 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year.
Complaint index
- vs. all tracked vehicles0.08
- vs. other BMW models0.29
- vs. other 2022 models0.09
- vs. other Luxury sedans0.67
- Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (6)0.08
- #7 of 92 · 2022Rankings ›
1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.
What owners complain about
vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average
Problem areas: Airbags & seat belts
When complaints were filed
- Crashes reported: 2
- Fires reported: 0
- Injuries: 6
- Deaths: 0
Vehicle age at incident
Median age at incident: 34 months
What owners report
Vehicle randomly and erroneously triggers forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking at different speeds when no car or pedestrian is present on the road and the danger of an imminent collision is actually null.
On Feb.3, 2023, my wife made a turn into a parking lot. She was driving our 2022 BMW 540. She paused and the engine began to rev up. It then shot forward nearly 50 feet and hurled her over a meridian into another car.
Rear differential failed, internal gears compromised. Noticed problem when going into gear. Vehicle no longer is able to go in gear and will shut off engine. No indication lights prior to failure. Vehicle showed drivetrain error as soon as it had failed.
On XXX, while stopped at a traffic light, I accelerated normally in my 2022 BMW 540i. After moving only a few feet, I heard a loud metallic clank from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle immediately lost all ability to propel itself.
A recall has been issued for our car over 5 months ago and dealer is saying they have no idea when the part will be in when i asked for a loaner car they said no,,the recall can cause the car to start a fire.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Segment peers · 2022 · Luxury sedans
| Models | Complaints | Complaints per year on the road | Complaint index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi A4 | 6 | 1.3 | 0.03 |
| 2022 BMW 3 Series | 8 | 1.7 | 0.04 |
| 2022 Lexus ES | 14 | 3.0 | 0.07 |
| 2022 BMW 5 Series | 16 | 3.4 | 0.08 |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 21 | 4.5 | 0.11 |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 26 | 5.6 | 0.13 |
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year.
Investigations
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2022 BMW 5 Series?
16 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW 5 Series, or about 3.4 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 BMW 5 Series?
The most common category is Transmission / powertrain, accounting for 25.0% of complaints.
Does the 2022 BMW 5 Series have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year.
Is the 2022 BMW 5 Series still generating complaints?
6 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
How does the 2022 BMW 5 Series compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 16 owner complaints about the 2022 BMW 5 Series, or 3.4 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.08, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #7 for fewest complaints per year. Against other BMW models its rate is 71% lower; against other Luxury sedans it is 33% lower.