SedanSince 1972NHTSA rated

BMW 5 Series

BMW's executive sports sedan, the definitive blend of long-distance comfort and dynamic ability, from efficient fours to the M5 super-sedan.

Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The BMW 5 Series is a sedan featuring powertrains delivering from 184 to 530 horsepower, achieving up to 37 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with RWD and AWD drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds a Not Rated-star NHTSA safety rating and 1 active NHTSA safety recall campaign.

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BMW 5 Series Sedan2023 Spec

Years

1972 - present

Power

184 - 530 hp

Best MPG

37 MPG

NHTSA

Not Rated★ overall

2023 Recalls

1 campaign

01At a glance

BMW 5 Series by the numbers

Topic	BMW 5 Series	Detail
Power range	184 - 530 hp	5 powertrains verified
EPA fuel economy	22 - 37 MPG	Combined cycle, best trim
Safety rating	Not Rated★ overall (2026)	Frontal Not Rated★ · Side Not Rated★ · Rollover Not Rated★
Recalls (2023)	1	Open NHTSA safety campaigns
Fuel types	Petrol	RWD, AWD drivetrains
Generations indexed	2	Each with full spec sheet
Dimensions (latest)	4936 x 1868 x 1479 mm	L x W x H, 2975 mm wheelbase

02Crash protection

BMW 5 Series NHTSA safety ratings

Year	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover
2026	NR	NR	NR	NR
2026	NR	NR	NR	NR
2025	NR	NR	NR	NR
2023	NR	NR	NR	NR
2023	NR	NR	NR	NR
2022	NR	NR	NR	NR
2022	NR	NR	NR	NR
2021	NR	NR	NR	NR
2021	NR	NR	NR	NR
2020	NR	NR	NR	NR

Source: NHTSA Safercar_data.csv, official 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Recall counts from NHTSA Recall API. Official NHTSA ratings

03Active safety

2023 BMW 5 Series open recalls

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

23V821000

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.

Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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05Pick your year

BMW 5 Series generations

G30Discontinued

5 Series G30

2017 – 2023

252–530 hpPetrol

F10Discontinued

5 Series F10

2010 – 2017

184–306 hpPetrol

05Generation comparison matrix

Compare all BMW 5 Series generations

Specification	5 Series G302017 – 2023 (G30)	5 Series F102010 – 2017 (F10)
Power Output	252 – 530 hp	184 – 306 hp
EPA Fuel Economy	Up to 34 MPG combined	Up to 37 MPG combined
Quickest 0–100 km/h	3.8s	5.9s
Exterior Dimensions	4936 × 1868 × 1479 mm	4899 × 1860 × 1464 mm
Wheelbase	2975 mm	2968 mm
Powertrains Verified	3 trims	2 trims
Full Specs	View spec sheet	View spec sheet

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06Answers

BMW 5 Series: what buyers ask

How many recalls does the BMW 5 Series have?

The 2023 BMW 5 Series has 1 open NHTSA recall campaign. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.

What MPG does the BMW 5 Series get?

Across verified powertrains, the 5 Series achieves 22 to 37 MPG combined (EPA cycle).

How much horsepower does the BMW 5 Series have?

Power ranges from 184 hp to 530 hp across 5 verified powertrains, spanning Petrol fuel types.

Is the BMW 5 Series safe?

The 2026 5 Series earned a Not Rated-star overall NHTSA rating (frontal Not Rated, side Not Rated, rollover Not Rated).

How many generations does the BMW 5 Series have?

We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 1972 to the present.

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