Problems & recalls

2016 BMW 5 Series common problems & recalls

What owners report most to NHTSA on the 2016 BMW 5 Series, and the recalls issued for this model year. Got a symptom of your own? Start a case for your car.

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Most reported 2016 BMW 5 Series problems

Based on 83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 5 Series.

  1. Electrical System33 reports
  2. Engine and Engine Cooling27 reports
  3. Engine22 reports
  4. Air Bags12 reports
  5. Unknown Or Other8 reports

2016 BMW 5 Series recalls

No recalls on record for the 2016 BMW 5 Series model year.

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Braking grind · 2016 Toyota Camry

“Inner pad ~1 mm. Outer pad 3 mm.”

Sticking caliper / slidePossible → Supported
Worn rotor onlyPossible → Less likely

Next: check the slide pins move freely before buying parts.

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