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BMW 5 Series by year

The 5 Series is a wagon sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 8-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl and 4.4L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 127 recalls and 4,109 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
1020301995200020052010201520201995: 16–20 MPG combined1997: 16–21 MPG combined1998: 16–20 MPG combined1999: 16–21 MPG combined2000: 16–21 MPG combined2001: 16–21 MPG combined2002: 16–22 MPG combined2003: 16–22 MPG combined2004: 17–22 MPG combined2005: 17–21 MPG combined2006: 16–21 MPG combined2007: 16–22 MPG combined2008: 18–21 MPG combined2009: 18–21 MPG combined2010: 18–22 MPG combined2011: 17–25 MPG combined2012: 17–27 MPG combined2013: 17–27 MPG combined2014: 19–30 MPG combined2015: 19–30 MPG combined2016: 19–30 MPG combined2017: 18–27 MPG combined2018: 23–30 MPG combined2019: 24–29 MPG combined2020: 25–28 MPG combined28 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
1995 5 Series2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 8-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl16–20372
1997 5 Series2.8L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl16–211106
1998 5 Series2.8L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl16–20275
1999 5 Series2.8L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl16–21291
2000 5 Series2.8L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl16–21298
2001 5 Series2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl16–215101
2002 5 Series2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl16–22592
2003 5 Series2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl16–222119
2004 5 Series2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl17–226321
2005 5 Series2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl17–214192
2006 5 Series3.0L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl16–2111388
2007 5 Series3.0L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl16–226284
2008 5 Series3.0L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl18–216432
2009 5 Series3.0L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl18–215111
2010 5 Series3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl18–2210177
2011 5 Series3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl17–2510476
2012 5 Series2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl17–276265
2013 5 Series2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl17–274194
2014 5 Series2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl19–306152
2015 5 Series2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl19–304100
2016 5 Series2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl19–30783
2017 5 Series2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl18–27238
2018 5 Series2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl23–30788
2019 5 Series2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl24–29339
2020 5 Series2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl25–28815

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common BMW 5 Series problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your 5 Series, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Electrical System705
  • Air Bags690
  • Engine662
  • Fuel/Propulsion System283
  • Power Train227
  • Engine and Engine Cooling172

Selling a BMW 5 Series: questions

How much is a junk BMW 5 Series worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete 5 Seriess with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy BMW 5 Seriess that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which BMW 5 Series year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2011 5 Series (476). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, air bags and engine.

Which BMW 5 Series year has the most recalls?

The 2006 5 Series has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 11. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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