1995 BMW 5 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 5 Series years
- Not enough data 12th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 BMW 5 Series. That ranks 12th out of 19 5 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 BMW 5 Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | 180,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 BMW 5 Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 BMW 5 Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When i was driving in my subdivision in a 25 mph zone, the car suddenly got self accelerated and got beyond my control. I tried to push the brake, the brake did not work. The car hit another car on the side, and went through front yards of two houses and then crossed the road and hit the brick…
All doors will not unlock, and horn will not work when vehicle was off, causing a passenger to be locked inside, and was unable to notify bystanders. Dealer notified.*ak
Rear doors will not unlock, and horn will not work when vehicle was off, causing a passenger to be locked inside of vehicle, and was unable to notify bystanders. Dealer notified.*ak
Other BMW 5 Series years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 5 Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 5 Series | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 5 Series | 81 | 4 |
| 2010 5 Series | 6 | 5 |
| 2009 5 Series | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 5 Series | 105 | 3 |
| 2007 5 Series | 13 | 3 |
| 2006 5 Series | 85 | 7 |
| 2005 5 Series | 21 | 4 |
| 2004 5 Series | 64 | 6 |
| 2003 5 Series | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 5 Series | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 5 Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 5 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 5 Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 5 Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 5 Series | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 5 Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW 5 Series?
Owners most often report electrical system, latches/locks/linkages, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 BMW 5 Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 BMW 5 Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 5 Series model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.