Bmw 5 SERIES — Years to Avoid

Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.

Avoid These Years

2011 Bmw 5 SERIES

96 complaints (120% of segment average)

Main issue: SIDE WALL BUBBLES ON GOODYEAR EAGLE LS2 RUN ON FLATS SUPPLIED WITH 2011 BMW 550XI SPORT PACKAGE WHEN DRIVING OVER SMALL POTHOLES OR ROAD IMPERFECTIONS

Safe to Buy

2010 Bmw 5 SERIES

9 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2012 Bmw 5 SERIES

12 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability