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2023 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

3

2 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 2026331 · manufacturer campaign 12 82 26RC

8 July 2026

Transport Canada lists: 2 2023–2025 · 3 2023–2024 · 4 2023–2024 · 5 2023 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the starter could overheat. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2026-040.

Why it matters

A starter that overheats can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, BMW recommends not using the remote start function and not leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine starter.

26,247 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2026040 · manufacturer campaign 12 80 26RC

30 January 2026

Transport Canada lists: 2 2023 · 3 2021–2024 · 4 2021–2023 · 5 2021–2023 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine starter may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the starter could overheat.

Why it matters

A starter that overheats can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, BMW recommends not using the remote start function and not leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine starter.

6,958 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2023 BMW 5 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2023 BMW 5. 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.