The 2022 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 2022 5 Series VIN to see the exact trim, engine and equipment for one particular vehicle.
Overview
The BMW 5 Series is an executive sedan offering a blend of comfort, technology and strong performance.
Specifications at a glance
Basic build info
Model year
2022
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Body
Midsize Luxury Sedan
Country of origin
Germany
Available engines (model line)
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.
NHTSA safety ratings
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Overall
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Frontal
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Side
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Rollover
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
NHTSA safety recalls — 2022 BMW 5 Series
0
Open NHTSA recall campaigns found in our latest check for the 2022 5 Series. Recall status changes over time and is tracked per-VIN — decode the specific VIN above to confirm.
Common problems to check on this generation
Oil leaks
Cooling-system wear
Electronic module faults
Applies to the model line as a whole; the 2022 model year may have specific TSBs, always verify by VIN.
Owner-reported problems — 2022 5 Series
17
owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this year/make/model. Complaints are self-reported by owners and are separate from formal recalls.
Most-reported problem areas:
POWER TRAIN — 4 reports
UNKNOWN OR OTHER — 3 reports
BACK OVER PREVENTION — 2 reports
BACK OVER PREVENTION — 12/13/2024
The system fails to alert the driver of any cross traffic activity. it only works when backing into something that is directly in its path. I have taken the car to Laurel BMW Westmont, IL they have confirmed the vehicle settings are correct. I also contacted BMW corporate and spoke to a customer service agent who basically admitted that they are aware of the problem but have no fix in the works. Independent of all this I see where there are a number of folks who have commented on various social
AIR BAGS — 12/05/2022
We were involved in a car accident. We were traveling through a traffic circle. The other car that was entering the circle failed to yield or even slow down and hit my car. The rear passenger side door was hit. I was driving and thrown into the driver door and my hip is injured. My son was riding in the back seat behind the driver and he was knocked into the window and was knocked unconscious. I was wondering why the side airbags did not deploy. I reported this to my local dealer who sent me an
⚠ Crash reported. 2 injuries.
LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE — 09/29/2025
Sensors around vehicle are faulty and break and/or become dysfunctional very easily. Improper and/or no warning provides false sense of security or danger. BMW is requesting customers pay to address the faulty product sensors. Service representative informed me that it is a known issue but the manufacturer has yet to deal with the problem. Vehicle has only 20K miles on it and in perfect condition besides these faulty sensors.
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Related guides for 2022 BMW 5 Series owners & buyers
The 2022 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.
Are there recalls on the 2022 5 Series?
No open NHTSA recalls were found in our latest check. Recall status is tracked per-VIN, decode the specific VIN to confirm.
Is the 2022 BMW 5 Series reliable?
Comfortable and capable; higher running costs typical of the segment.
Values vary by trim, mileage, condition and region. Check Kelley Blue Book, Edmunds and NADA/J.D. Power for a range, see our guide comparing them — and pair with 5–10 local listings for your exact year and mileage.
What common problems should I watch for on a 2022 5 Series?
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.
