The manufacturer filed it. Here it is, by model.
Early Warning Reporting · BMW
BMW 5 Series: deaths and injuries the manufacturer reported to NHTSA
BMW reported 192 incidents alleging a death or injury in a BMW 5 Series, model years 2006–2026, in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21), through 2026 Q1. Each is a claim the manufacturer received, not a finding; NHTSA does not verify them.
192 incidents reported
1 deaths, as claimed
220 injuries, as claimed
2006–2026 model years named
By model year
Source: manufacturer EWR death and injury reports and production reports| Model year | Incidents | Killed | Injured | Built | Per 100,000 built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
| 2008 | 19 | 0 | 21 | — | — |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 5 | — | — |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 | 17 | — | — |
| 2011 | 20 | 0 | 23 | — | — |
| 2012 | 22 | 0 | 22 | — | — |
| 2013 | 26 | 0 | 29 | — | — |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 | 19 | — | — |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 | 14 | — | — |
| 2016 | 10 | 1 | 11 | — | — |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 17,123 | 18 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 30,284 | 40 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 39,857 | 20 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 8,851 | 56 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 17,259 | 23 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 19,515 | 26 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 21,919 | 14 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9,850 | 41 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10,226 | 20 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18,083 | 5.5 |
The model year is the one the manufacturer named in the report. A model year with its own page links to it. “Built” is the manufacturer’s cumulative production for the model year from its latest Early Warning production report; the rate is incidents per 100,000 of them.
By the system the claimant named
Source: as the manufacturer reported it| System named | Incidents | Killed |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 59 | 0 |
| Other | 36 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 0 |
| Service Brake System | 20 | 0 |
| Structure | 15 | 0 |
| Steering System | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 0 |
| Engine and Cooling System | 7 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 0 |
| Power Train | 6 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 0 |
| Latch | 5 | 0 |
| Fire | 4 | 0 |
| No System/Component Specified | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension System | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 0 |
| Forward Collision | 2 | 0 |
| Backover Prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Rollover | 1 | 0 |
An incident naming several systems is counted under each. “Fire” and “Other” are categories in the rule, not systems.
Every one of these, dated and numbered
The defect dossier for the BMW 5 Series puts each report beside the recalls, investigations, bulletins and owner complaints on the same system, as a PDF and two CSVs: the BMW 5 Series, one system, every model year, numbered as exhibits.
The incidents
Source: VIN shown as NHTSA publishes it: the first eleven characters| Incident | Model year | State | Killed | Injured | Systems named | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | 2020 | TX | 0 | 1 | Fire | 2026 Q1 |
| not reported | 2019 | TX | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2026 Q1 |
| not reported | 2020 | OH | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2025 Q4 |
| 2025-11-17 | 2024 | FL | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Forward Collision | 2025 Q4 |
| 2025-11-03 | 2018 | CA | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Vehicle Speed Control | 2025 Q4 |
| 2025-11-03 | 2024 | NC | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2025 Q4 |
| 2025-06-22 | 2026 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2025 Q3 |
| 2025-06-19 | 2024 | NC | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2025 Q3 |
| 2025-04-21 | 2023 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2025 Q2 |
| 2025-04-18 | 2025 | NV | 0 | 2 | Backover Prevention | 2025 Q2 |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2025 Q2 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2022 | CA | 0 | 2 | No System/Component Specified | 2025 Q2 |
| 2025-03-20 | 2018 | LA | 0 | 1 | No System/Component Specified | 2025 Q2 |
| 2025-01-29 | 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2026 Q1 |
| not reported | 2022 | MD | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2024 Q4 |
| 2024-09-27 | 2022 | CA | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2024 Q4 |
| not reported | 2019 | CA | 0 | 1 | Steering System | 2024 Q3 |
| 2024-08-16 | 2015 | MD | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2024 Q3 |
| 2024-07-31 | 2019 | CT | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2024 Q3 |
| 2024-01-25 | 2021 | TX | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2024 Q1 |
| 2023-12-06 | 2017 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2024 Q1 |
| not reported | 2019 | FL | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2023 Q4 |
| 2023-11-11 | 2023 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2023 Q4 |
| 2023-06-30 | 2016 | LA | 0 | 2 | Engine and Cooling System · Air Bags | 2025 Q2 |
| 2023-06-01 | 2021 | AL | 0 | 1 | No System/Component Specified | 2023 Q2 |
| not reported | 2023 | PA | 0 | 1 | No System/Component Specified | 2023 Q2 |
| 2022-06-06 | 2022 | NY | 0 | 1 | Forward Collision | 2022 Q2 |
| 2022-05-02 | 2015 | NY | 0 | 1 | Other | 2022 Q2 |
| 2022-04-13 | 2019 | GA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2022 Q2 |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022 | GA | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2022 Q2 |
| 2022-03-13 | 2013 | KY | 0 | 1 | Other | 2022 Q1 |
| 2022-02-22 | 2021 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Steering System | 2022 Q1 |
| not reported | 2015 | NY | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2021 Q4 |
| 2021-10-21 | 2020 | FL | 0 | 1 | Suspension System | 2021 Q4 |
| 2021-09-27 | 2021 | NY | 0 | 1 | Other | 2021 Q3 |
| 2021-08-15 | 2015 | VA | 0 | 2 | Power Train | 2021 Q3 |
| 2021-08-06 | 2018 | NY | 0 | 3 | Steering System | 2021 Q3 |
| 2021-07-04 | 2020 | GA | 0 | 2 | Other | 2021 Q3 |
| 2021-06-14 | 2019 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q3 |
| 2021-06-03 | 2015 | CA | 0 | 1 | Steering System | 2021 Q3 |
| 2021-04-27 | 2018 | CA | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2021 Q2 |
| 2021-03-25 | 2013 | LA | 0 | 1 | Other | 2021 Q2 |
| 2021-03-04 | 2018 | CA | 0 | 1 | Other | 2021 Q2 |
| 2021-02-13 | 2014 | FL | 0 | 3 | Other | 2021 Q1 |
| 2021-01-28 | 2017 | OH | 0 | 2 | Other | 2021 Q1 |
| 2020-11-15 | 2018 | NY | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control · Service Brake System · Steering System | 2020 Q4 |
| 2020-09-22 | 2018 | RI | 0 | 1 | Other | 2020 Q3 |
| 2020-08-09 | 2019 | NY | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2020 Q3 |
| 2020-07-05 | 2018 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q3 |
| 2020-06-08 | 2016 | AR | 0 | 1 | Other | 2020 Q3 |
| 2020-04-06 | 2018 | CA | 0 | 1 | Other | 2020 Q2 |
| 2020-03-01 | 2013 | GA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q1 |
| 2020-01-04 | 2018 | CA | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Vehicle Speed Control | 2020 Q1 |
| 2019-11-28 | 2020 | DE | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Vehicle Speed Control | 2020 Q1 |
| 2019-11-16 | 2013 | AR | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q1 |
| 2019-11-11 | 2019 | FL | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2020 Q1 |
| 2019-11-11 | 2016 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-10-18 | 2012 | CT | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-09-11 | 2016 | NY | 0 | 1 | Other | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-08-19 | 2014 | NC | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q3 |
| 2019-05-29 | 2012 | FL | 0 | 1 | Other | 2019 Q3 |
| 2019-05-12 | 2013 | CA | 0 | 1 | Other | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-04-08 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 2 | Other | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-02-22 | 2018 | CA | 0 | 1 | Other | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-01-31 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q2 |
| 2018-12-08 | 2014 | FL | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2019 Q1 |
| 2018-11-21 | 2011 | LA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| 2018-10-28 | 2014 | TX | 0 | 1 | Other | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-08-26 | 2013 | NY | 0 | 1 | Other | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-07-14 | 2013 | GA | 0 | 1 | Other | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-05-22 | 2015 | CA | 0 | 2 | Other | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-04-07 | 2018 | NY | 0 | 1 | Other | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-01-12 | 2017 | SC | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Vehicle Speed Control · Power Train | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-01-03 | 2010 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2017-12-20 | 2016 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2017-12-18 | 2016 | IT | 1 | 0 | Tires | 2021 Q3 |
| 2017-12-06 | 2013 | IL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-09-11 | 2015 | WI | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-08-28 | 2016 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2021 Q4 |
| 2017-07-11 | 2014 | CO | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-07-05 | 2008 | CA | 0 | 1 | Other | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-06-22 | 2015 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-05-04 | 2008 | MD | 0 | 1 | Other | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-03-23 | 2011 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Power Train | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-01-31 | 2016 | MN | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q1 |
| 2016-12-29 | 2013 | CA | 0 | 1 | Other | 2017 Q1 |
| 2016-09-06 | 2016 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-07-17 | 2013 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-05-31 | 2008 | SC | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-04-04 | 2013 | IA | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-04-02 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Fire | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-03-12 | 2012 | FL | 0 | 1 | Other | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-02-13 | 2011 | KY | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control · Other | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-02-01 | 2013 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Other | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-01-28 | 2012 | FL | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts · Air Bags | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-01-19 | 2011 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Other | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-01-18 | 2014 | NY | 0 | 4 | Structure | 2016 Q1 |
| 2015-12-27 | 2015 | GA | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Vehicle Speed Control · Power Train | 2016 Q1 |
| 2015-12-12 | 2009 | TX | 0 | 3 | Other | 2016 Q1 |
| 2015-12-10 | 2016 | NY | 0 | 2 | Other | 2016 Q1 |
| 2015-10-20 | 2013 | FL | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2015 Q4 |
| 2015-10-19 | 2010 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Other | 2015 Q4 |
| 2015-10-17 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2015 Q4 |
| 2015-10-09 | 2015 | CT | 0 | 2 | Service Brake System | 2015 Q4 |
| 2015-10-05 | 2011 | TX | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control · Service Brake System | 2015 Q4 |
| 2015-09-23 | 2013 | CA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2015 Q4 |
| 2015-09-10 | 2012 | MO | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System · Seat Belts | 2015 Q4 |
| 2015-09-06 | 2013 | OR | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2016 Q2 |
| 2015-07-27 | 2011 | NC | 0 | 1 | Fire | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-07-21 | 2013 | VA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2015 Q4 |
| 2015-06-15 | 2014 | PA | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-06-04 | 2010 | NY | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2015 Q4 |
| 2015-04-14 | 2012 | CA | 0 | 1 | Latch · Structure | 2015 Q2 |
| 2015-04-13 | 2015 | LA | 0 | 1 | Suspension System | 2015 Q2 |
| 2015-02-17 | 2012 | CA | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2015 Q3 |
| 2014-12-22 | 2013 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2015 Q2 |
| 2014-10-24 | 2013 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-10-22 | 2012 | OH | 0 | 1 | Steering System | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-09-04 | 2013 | CA | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts · Air Bags · Seats | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-09-02 | 2006 | MS | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-08-17 | 2013 | CA | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-06-28 | 2012 | VA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2014 Q3 |
| 2014-06-28 | 2012 | VA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2014 Q3 |
| 2014-06-09 | 2013 | IL | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2014 Q2 |
| 2014-03-12 | 2014 | MA | 0 | 1 | Other | 2014 Q2 |
| 2014-02-25 | 2008 | MI | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Vehicle Speed Control | 2014 Q1 |
| 2014-02-17 | 2012 | TX | 0 | 1 | Fuel System | 2014 Q3 |
| 2014-02-17 | 2012 | TX | 0 | 1 | Fuel System | 2014 Q3 |
| 2014-02-15 | 2012 | TX | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Vehicle Speed Control | 2014 Q1 |
| 2013-12-19 | 2011 | FL | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts · Rollover | 2014 Q1 |
| 2013-12-11 | 2008 | CA | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Vehicle Speed Control | 2014 Q1 |
| 2013-12-01 | 2013 | FL | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2013 Q4 |
| 2013-11-01 | 2014 | TX | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2013 Q4 |
| 2013-10-17 | 2012 | CA | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2016 Q2 |
| 2013-10-13 | 2007 | CA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2013 Q4 |
| 2013-09-29 | 2013 | IL | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2014 Q3 |
| 2013-09-29 | 2013 | IL | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2014 Q3 |
| 2013-09-16 | 2011 | CA | 0 | 1 | Fuel System | 2013 Q4 |
| 2013-08-28 | 2013 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2013 Q4 |
| 2013-08-28 | 2008 | ME | 0 | 1 | Other | 2013 Q4 |
| 2013-08-22 | 2008 | TX | 0 | 1 | Steering System | 2013 Q3 |
| 2013-07-12 | 2009 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2013 Q3 |
| 2013-06-27 | 2011 | CA | 0 | 2 | Service Brake System | 2013 Q4 |
| 2013-06-14 | 2012 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2013 Q3 |
| 2013-02-28 | 2012 | FL | 0 | 1 | Other | 2013 Q4 |
| 2013-02-11 | 2012 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Other | 2013 Q1 |
| 2013-01-14 | 2013 | TX | 0 | 3 | Air Bags · Seat Belts | 2013 Q1 |
| 2012-12-13 | 2011 | SC | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q4 |
| 2012-09-09 | 2008 | CA | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2012 Q4 |
| 2012-09-04 | 2012 | CA | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2012 Q4 |
| 2012-09-04 | 2012 | IL | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2012 Q3 |
| 2012-05-12 | 2011 | IL | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2012 Q2 |
| 2012-05-05 | 2008 | TN | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2012 Q2 |
| 2012-04-17 | 2011 | MN | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q2 |
| 2012-04-16 | 2008 | GA | 0 | 1 | Other | 2013 Q2 |
| 2012-04-12 | 2008 | MD | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q2 |
| 2012-03-16 | 2012 | GA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q2 |
| 2012-02-25 | 2011 | RI | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q2 |
| 2012-02-22 | 2008 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q1 |
| 2012-02-16 | 2008 | MD | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2012 Q1 |
| 2012-01-11 | 2012 | MA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2012 Q1 |
| 2011-12-05 | 2010 | FL | 0 | 1 | Fire | 2012 Q1 |
| 2011-11-25 | 2012 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q1 |
| 2011-11-08 | 2011 | CO | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2011 Q4 |
| 2011-10-16 | 2010 | MI | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2011 Q4 |
| 2011-10-11 | 2011 | WV | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2011 Q4 |
| 2011-08-27 | 2011 | TX | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2011 Q3 |
| 2011-08-03 | 2011 | MD | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2011 Q3 |
| 2011-07-28 | 2010 | CA | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2011 Q3 |
| 2011-07-22 | 2011 | CA | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2011 Q3 |
| 2011-07-11 | 2010 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2011 Q3 |
| 2011-06-28 | 2011 | IL | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2011 Q3 |
| 2011-05-11 | 2008 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2011 Q2 |
| 2011-03-22 | 2011 | GA | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2011 Q2 |
| 2011-02-28 | 2010 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2011 Q1 |
| 2011-02-27 | 2006 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2011 Q1 |
| 2011-01-20 | 2010 | NY | 0 | 1 | Steering System | 2011 Q1 |
| 2011-01-10 | 2010 | PA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2011 Q1 |
| 2010-11-24 | 2010 | CA | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2010 Q4 |
| 2010-11-21 | 2008 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2011 Q1 |
| 2010-10-25 | 2006 | CA | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2010 Q4 |
| 2010-09-13 | 2008 | NY | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2010 Q4 |
| 2010-09-10 | 2010 | NY | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2010 Q3 |
| 2010-08-20 | 2010 | NY | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2010 Q3 |
| 2010-07-09 | 2010 | PA | 0 | 2 | Engine and Cooling System | 2010 Q3 |
| 2010-06-27 | 2008 | MD | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2010 Q3 |
| 2010-05-20 | 2009 | NY | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2010 Q3 |
| 2010-05-11 | 2006 | MD | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2011 Q2 |
| 2010-05-08 | 2010 | SC | 0 | 1 | Suspension System | 2010 Q2 |
| 2010-02-16 | 2010 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2010 Q1 |
| 2010-01-30 | 2008 | CA | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2010 Q1 |
| 2009-12-26 | 2008 | NY | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2010 Q2 |
Each row above is a claim or notice BMW received alleging a death or injury in a BMW 5 Series and reported to NHTSA as 49 CFR 579.21 requires; NHTSA does not verify it, and a 5 Series that sold more will have more rows. All BMW models · What these reports are, and are not.