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2013 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

7

5 current

Combined

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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

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2017287 · manufacturer campaign F10

31 May 2017

Transport Canada lists: 5 2013

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The rear reflex reflectors fail to conform to the requirements of the standard. This could reduce vehicle conspicuity which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the rear reflectors.

468 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2014435

3 October 2014

Transport Canada lists: 3 2012–2014 · 4 2014 · 5 2013 · X 1 2012–2014 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in manufacturing could result in a loss of oil supply to the vacuum pump. If this were to occur, the vacuum pump could fail, causing a loss of power assist to the braking system. This could cause increased stopping distances, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a camshaft seal disk locking ring. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2013-330.

1,279 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2013330

27 September 2013

Transport Canada lists: 3 2013–2014 · 5 2012–2013 · X 1 2013–2014 · X 3 2013–2014 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in manufacturing could result in a loss of oil supply to the vacuum pump. If this were to occur, the vacuum pump could fail, causing a loss of power assist to the braking system. This could cause increased stopping distances, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a camshaft seal disk locking ring.

9,406 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2012323

27 September 2012

Transport Canada lists: 5 2013 · 6 2013

What is wrong

One certain M5, M6 cabriolet and M6 coupe, the oil pump drive shaft could separate from the oil pump rotor. This could lead to a sudden loss of oil pressure causing severe engine damage, and the possibility of complete engine failure while driving. Loss of vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the engine oil pump.

78 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety 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 2013 BMW 5 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2013 BMW 5, of which 5 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.