2001 BMW 5 Series recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2001 BMW 5 Series, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 BMW 5 Series vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 BMW 5 Series problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure1
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Visibility1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 36,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 BMW 5 Series complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Exterior Lighting · at 140,000 miles · reported Oct 15, 2011
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 that are older than this vehicle and the headlights have never been a problem. I AM a member of a forum for this particular model car and more than half, if not every member has encountered this problem. The solution from my dealer was to replace both headlights for a total of $1000.00 plus. I don't…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 BMW 5 Series have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 BMW 5 Series as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 BMW 5 Series?

Owners report structure problems most often (1 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 36,000 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.