2001 BMW 5 Series Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 BMW 5 Series recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 BMW 5 Series.

Most common 2001 BMW 5 Series problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	1
Electrical System	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Visibility	1

What owners report

2011-10-15, Exterior Lighting
THE HEADLIGHT'S HAVE MANUAL ADJUSTERS ON EACH SIDE, BOTH OF MY HEADLIGHTS POINT TOWARDS THE GROUND BECAUSE THEY ARE BROKEN, I TRIED TO ADJUST THE BEAM AND BOTH SIDES JUST CLICK. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE AT NIGHT IT LIMITS YOUR VISION AHEAD TO ABOUT 10 TO 20 FEET. I OWN OTHER VEHICLE'S THAT ARE OLDER THAN THIS VEHICLE AND THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE NEVER BEEN A PROBLEM. I AM A MEMBER OF A FORUM FOR THIS PARTICULAR MODEL CAR AND MORE THAN HALF, IF NOT EVERY MEMBER HAS ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM. THE SOLUTION FROM MY DEALER WAS TO REPLACE BOTH HEADLIGHTS FOR A TOTAL OF $1000.00 PLUS. I DON'T THINK A HEADLIGHT SHOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED ON A VEHICLE AND THIS IS A WELL KNOWN AND DOCUMENTED PR

2009-12-03, Electrical System
FAILURE OF THE INFORMATION CLUSTER, MISSING PIXELS)....MILEAGE AND OTHER INFORMATION CAN NOT BE READ.*TR

2009-11-25, Structure
BMW X5 WITH 15,000 MILES HAD SUCH EXTENSIVE RUST IN THE FRONT END PARTS THAT THE REPAIR COST OVER $2,000. *TR

2001 BMW 5 Series questions

Does the 2001 BMW 5 Series have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 BMW 5 Series at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW 5 Series?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Electrical System (1), Exterior Lighting (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 BMW 5 Series has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.