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2016 BMW 5

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

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6 current

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2024468 · manufacturer campaign 11 83 24RC

13 August 2024

Transport Canada lists: 2 2014–2016 · 3 2012–2016 · 4 2014–2016 · 5 2012–2016 · and 5 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, fluid from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system could leak on the intake air hose. As a result, the fluid could enter the electrical connector for the water pump and cause a short circuit.

Why it matters

A short circuit can create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, BMW advises you to park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs are completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the water pump and electrical connector. The dealer will also install a shield on the connector.

78,381 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2021711 · manufacturer campaign 11 84/85/86/87 21RC

19 November 2021

Transport Canada lists: 3 2014–2018 · 5 2014–2016 · 7 2015 · X 3 2015–2017 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler could crack internally and leak. If this happens, you may notice the following symptoms: a warning symbol in the instrument cluster displaying a loss of coolant, reduced engine power, an unpleasant exhaust odour, an unusual noise from the engine and/or smoke from the engine compartment. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada Recall no. 2018-587.

Why it matters

A cracked EGR cooler could create the risk of an engine fire.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the EGR cooler. The dealer will also inspect the intake manifold, and replace it, if necessary.

12,702 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2021469 · manufacturer campaign 13 80 21RC

29 July 2021

Transport Canada lists: 3 2014–2018 · 5 2014–2016 · X 3 2015–2016 · X 5 2014–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, the high-pressure fuel pump may wear prematurely. This can cause reduced engine performance and could lead to a sudden engine stall. Note: A warning lamp on the instrument cluster will turn on if the fuel pressure drops.

Why it matters

A loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the high-pressure fuel pump.

3,486 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2019276 · manufacturer campaign F48

7 June 2019

Transport Canada lists: 5 2016 · X 1 2016–2017 · 5 2016–2017 · Clubman 2016–2017

What is wrong

A problem with the driver’s seat belt could cause it not to lock-up as designed during braking or in a crash.

Why it matters

A seat belt that does not lock properly in a crash could cause an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver’s seat belt assembly.

3,041 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016632

15 December 2016

Transport Canada lists: 4 2017 · 5 2016 · 6 2017 · I 3 2017 · and 5 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have been equipped with airbag inflators that do not meet specifications. This could cause affected airbags to fail to deploy properly in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of injury to the occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace affected airbag modules. Note: Depending on the vehicle in question, the front passenger, knee, side or curtain airbag modules may be affected.

485 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2015517

30 October 2015

Transport Canada lists: 5 2016

What is wrong

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210.2 - Lower Universal Anchorage Systems for Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions. The inboard child restraint fixture anchor on the left rear seat may have been bent downwards during vehicle assembly. This could result in a child restraint system not fully engaging both lower anchors, contrary to the requirements of the standard. In the event of a crash, if a child seat is not properly secured, it could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, and if necessary, repair.

301 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2018587

26 October 2018

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: 1 2015–2016 · 3 2013–2017 · 5 2013–2016 · 7 2015 · and 2 more

What is wrong

This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2021-711. On certain vehicles, the cooler for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module may develop an internal leak and coolant could mix with diesel engine soot/sediment. In rare circumstances, this condition could result in smouldering particles and lead to the melting of the intake manifold, increasing the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the EGR cooler, and if necessary, replace it. If it is determined that the EGR cooler has leaked internally, the intake manifold will also be replaced. The EGR pipe connecting the cooler to the manifold will be cleaned. Note: An operator may be alerted to this condition by one or more of the following symptoms: A warning symbol in the instrument cluster displaying a loss of engine coolant, a reduction in engine power, an unpleasant odour (exhaust gas), an unusual noise from the engine compartment, and/or smoke from the engine compartment.

10,368 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSuperseded

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Common questions

Does the 2016 BMW 5 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 8 recalls on record for the 2016 BMW 5, of which 6 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.