2001 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 2001 BMW 5 Series. That ranks 12th out of 19 5 Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 36,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 1 | 33% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | 140,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 BMW 5 Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
The headlight's have manual adjusters on each side, both of my headlights point towards the ground because they are broken, i tried to adjust the beam and both sides just click. This is a major safety hazard because at night it limits your vision ahead to about 10 to 20 feet. I own other vehicle's…
Failure of the information cluster, missing pixels)....mileage and other information can not be read.*tr
Bmw x5 with 15,000 miles had such extensive rust in the front end parts that the repair cost over $2,000. *tr
Other BMW 5 Series years
← 2000 5 Series · 2002 5 Series →
| 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 | 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 5 Series | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW 5 Series?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 BMW 5 Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.