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2019 BMW 5 Series recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
1
Complaints
39
Latest campaign
Jul 8, 2026

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system11Jul 8, 2026
26V441000
Back over prevention1–Sep 27, 2019
19V684000
Equipment1–Sep 20, 2018
18V652000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
1Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 8, 2026Latest campaign
Jul 8, 202626V441000

Electrical system: starter assembly relay

A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 26V441000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 530e xDrive, 2017-2019 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, 2016-2018 330e iPerformance vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.
Risk
A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026.
Filed under
530e Iperformance, 530e Xdrive Iperformance
Campaign
NHTSA 26V441000 · Jul 8, 2026
Sep 27, 201919V684000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V684000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Filed under
530e, 530i, 540i, M550i
Campaign
NHTSA 19V684000 · Sep 27, 2019
Sep 20, 201818V652000

Equipment: electrical

An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V652000
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
Risk
An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed under
530e
Campaign
NHTSA 18V652000 · Sep 20, 2018

Merged from NHTSA model names: 530e Iperformance, 530e Xdrive Iperformance, 530e, 530i, 540i, M550i. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component39

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
39Complaints filed
7Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
6Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system1231306
Engine923000
Vehicle speed control615403
Unknown or other513000
Power train513000
Service brakes513201
Fuel/propulsion system410000
Forward collision avoidance410102
Air bags38200
Seat belts25002
Equipment13010
Exterior lighting13000
Visibility13000
Seats13002
Steering13000

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names 5 Series, 530E.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “The contact owns a 2019 BMW 530E. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V441000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”

    Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767663
  • Engine

    “I learned from Carfax on July 12, 2026 that a recall has been issued on my vehicle, a 2019 BMW 530e -- "Recall 26V-441:540 Engine Starter".”

    Filed 08/22/2026 · ODI 11758780
  • Vehicle speed control

    “The contact owns a 2019 BMW 540i. The contact stated that while slowly driving into the driveway the vehicle erroneously accelerated forward at a high rate of speed and crashed into the garage door.”

    Filed 05/14/2026 · ODI 11737812

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2019 BMW 5 Series recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 BMW 5 Series have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 BMW 5 Series. The most recent, 26V441000 (reported July 8, 2026), concerns electrical system. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 BMW 5 Series?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 39 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 BMW 5 Series?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.

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