AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2005 BMW 5 Series
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 BMW 5 Series has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 21 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #12E029000 Engine Cooling Fan Assemblies/Service Parts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V126000 BATTERY CABLE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V446000 BRAKE VACUUM PUMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V384000 FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V504000 PARK PAWL GUIDE PLATE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 10 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
Of the 21 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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