This page covers 2 recalls and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2016 BMW 5 Series.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2016 BMW 5 Series has two recalls, the more serious being airbag inflators that may not meet specifications and can fail to deploy correctly in a crash, leaving occupants with less protection than expected.
The second recall affects the left rear seat's inboard child restraint anchor, which may have been bent downward during assembly. A deformed anchor can prevent a child safety seat from attaching securely, reducing its ability to restrain a child in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
Some vehicles have airbag inflators that don't meet safety standards. In a crash, these airbags may not deploy correctly, increasing the risk of injury.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected airbag modules with properly functioning ones.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
At a glance
What can fail
The inboard child restraint anchor on the left rear seat may be bent downward, preventing a child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors as required.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat and repair it if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
