The 2021 BMW 5 Series is a midsize luxury sedan from Germany. Below are the specifications, open safety recalls and NHTSA data available for this specific model year. Decode a 2021 5 Series VIN to see the exact trim, engine and equipment for one particular vehicle.
The BMW 5 Series is an executive sedan offering a blend of comfort, technology and strong performance.
| Model year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 5 Series |
| Body | Midsize Luxury Sedan |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Engine | 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L turbo inline-6 |
| Engine | Plug-in hybrid |
Model-year-exact trim, engine and equipment vary by VIN. Decode the specific VIN above to confirm.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Applies to the model line as a whole; the 2021 model year may have specific TSBs, always verify by VIN.
Most-reported problem areas:
The contact owns a 2021 BMW 530I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System). The contact called a local dealer several times and was advised that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not informed. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2021 BMW 530I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the remote starter of the vehicle had failed to function as intended, and the key fob was inoperable. The contact replaced the key fob battery three times, but the failure persisted. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have the brakes replaced,
I went to hospital several times - the car had defect of manufacture- gas fume released inside the car every time i drove the car I had nausea, drowsiness, vomiting because the car at the beginning was new I never assume the car was causing me illness which had a tremendously impact in to my health. I had to buy new cloth, new mattress and changed the carpet. My health was also impacted - I was diagnosed with granulomas on my lungs. the fume is clear, the cloth will smell gas, and particles of g
Source: NHTSA Complaints database. To file a complaint, use nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
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The 2021 5 Series is a Midsize Luxury Sedan. Decode a specific VIN above for the exact trim, engine, transmission and factory options for one particular vehicle.
No open NHTSA recalls were found in our latest check. Recall status is tracked per-VIN, decode the specific VIN to confirm.
Comfortable and capable; higher running costs typical of the segment.
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Segment-wide issues like brake and suspension wear are the norm at this age; model-specific issues vary by generation. Review the "common problems" section above, check NHTSA complaints and TSBs for the specific year, and get an independent inspection focused on those areas.
Sources on this page: NHTSA vPIC (specifications), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA NCAP (safety), EPA FuelEconomy.gov (MPG), NHTSA Complaints, SAE J2012 (OBD-II standard). VinSpecs is an independent service, not affiliated with BMW or any government agency.