BMW 5er G30
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
600–625 PS
4.4L V8 Biturbo Benzin
625 hp Competition — sharper than the base M5
Legendary!530 PS
4.4L V8 Biturbo Benzin
5 weaknesses
Good ChoiceBody Variants
The BMW 5er G30 is available as Limousine and Touring — choose your body type for specific insurance data:
Generations
Engine Overview
The BMW 5er G30 is available with 16 engine variants — from 116 to 625 hp. 6 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The BMW 25d (Diesel, 211 PS) has the B47D20 (2.0L Diesel) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW 30d (Diesel, 249 PS) has the B57D30 (3.0L Diesel) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
The BMW 520d (Diesel, 184–197 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B47D20 (2017–2023, Be Careful) und B47D20 (2017–2023, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 520d!
The BMW 530d (Diesel, 258–265 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B57D30 (2017–2023, Be Careful) und B57D30 (2017–2023, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 530d!
The BMW 540d xDrive (Diesel, 320 PS) has the B57D30 (3.0L Diesel) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
The BMW M550d (Diesel, 400 PS) has the N57D30S1 (3.0L Quad-Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The BMW 20i (Benziner, 163 PS) has the B48B20 (2.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW 520i (Benziner, 184–190 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B48B20 (2017–2023, Be Careful) und B48B20 (2017–2023, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 520i!
The BMW 530i (Benziner, 245–252 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B48B20 (2017–2023, Be Careful) und B48B20 (2017–2023, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 530i!
The BMW 540i xDrive (Benziner, 340 PS) has the B58B30 (3.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 12 known weaknesses.
The BMW M550i (Benziner, 462 PS) comes with 2 different engines: N63B44TU (2017–2020, Be Careful) und N63B44TU3 (2020–2023, Good Choice). Pay attention to the model year for the M550i!
The BMW 540i (Benziner Mild-Hybrid, 333–340 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B58B30 (2020–2023, Be Careful) und B58B30 (2020–2023, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 540i!
The BMW 520e (Benziner Plug-in-Hybrid, 204 PS) has the B48B20 (2.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW 530e (Benziner Plug-in-Hybrid, 292 PS) has the B48B20 (2.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The BMW 545e (Benziner Plug-in-Hybrid, 394 PS) has the B58B30 (3.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 12 known weaknesses.
The BMW 530d (Diesel Mild-Hybrid, 249 PS) has the B57D30 (3.0L Diesel) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Recall: HV battery cell contact fault BMW recalled several G60 models from 2023–2024 due to faulty cell contacts in the high-voltage battery. A defect can cause discharge and present a fire risk. Symptoms: High-voltage battery warning, unexpected charging stop, range drops drastically, in extreme cases smell of burning. | Low | |
| PHEV charging unit: early failures reported Related BMW PHEV models such as the X5 50e show CCU (Combined Charging Unit) failures below 2,000 km. Whether the M5 G90 uses identical components and is affected remains unclear — the model is too new for reliable data. Symptoms: Charging not possible, high-voltage system warning, car starts in combustion-only mode despite battery charge. | High | |
| Driver assistance systems malfunctioning Traffic sign recognition, TPMS sensors, digital instrument cluster, and lane/parking assistance failures are frequently reported. Usually resolved by software updates. Symptoms: Incorrect traffic sign display, sporadic digital instrument cluster failure, safety system warnings without apparent cause. from 50,000 km | Low | |
| iDrive infotainment crashes and restarts The G30's iDrive system tends to crash and restart sporadically. Navigation, Bluetooth, and CarPlay are intermittently unavailable. Software updates usually only help temporarily. Symptoms: Black screen, iDrive restarts while driving, Bluetooth connection drops, navigation failure. | Low | |
| 48V mild hybrid recuperation fails Some G60 drivers report occasional messages that recuperation is not working. After software updates BMW also significantly changed the hybrid drivetrain characteristics, leading to owner complaints. Symptoms: Message 'Recuperation not available', suddenly stronger braking feel due to absent recuperation, changed pull-away behaviour after update. | Low | |
| iDrive OS 9 software bugs and connectivity issues The new BMW OS 9 operating system in the G60 still has various software bugs: voice control fails, assistant systems falsely deactivate, smartphone pairing is unstable. Symptoms: Voice assistant unresponsive, driver assistance systems trigger warnings without cause, smartphone disconnects, navigation loads slowly. | Low | |
| iDrive 8.5/9 CarPlay and eSIM connection drops Wireless CarPlay disconnects from the system sporadically; eSIM shows connection error on startup. Digital key sometimes cannot be set up. Issue occurs reproducibly for several i5 owners — often every third journey. Symptoms: CarPlay doesn't appear on display or HUD; eSIM reports 'No mobile reception'; restarting the car fixes it temporarily. from 5,000 km | Low | |
| Connectivity issues — iDrive OS9 G60 owners report Spotify connection drops, incorrect navigation position, and driver assistance failures. Software instability with OS9 systems. Symptoms: Apps won't connect, navigation shows wrong position, entertainment system freezes | Medium |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 75 weaknesses have been documented for the BMW 5er G30 (2017–2023) — 54 engine-related and 21 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, Suspension, Other, Brakes. Considered reliable: N63B44TU3 (4.4L V8 Biturbo).
5er (N57D30S1, 2017–2023) — Be Careful: Timing chain breaks / guide rails shatter, Triple turbocharger failure (chain reaction), EGR cooler fire risk (recall, build years 2012–2015). Power: 400 PS.
5er (B47D20, 2017–2023) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation on early models (2014–2016), EGR cooler leak with fire risk (recall), DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 184–197 PS.
5er (B47D20, 2017–2020) — Be Careful: Timing chain elongation on early models (2014–2016), EGR cooler leak with fire risk (recall), DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 205–218 PS.
5er (B57D30, 2017–2023) — Be Careful: EGR cooler failure, Timing chain elongation on early models, Turbocharger bearing damage at high mileage. Power: 258–265 PS.
5er (B57D30, 2017–2020) — Be Careful: EGR cooler failure, Timing chain elongation on early models, Turbocharger bearing damage at high mileage. Power: 313–320 PS.
5er (B57D30, 2017–2023) — Be Careful: EGR cooler failure, Timing chain elongation on early models, Turbocharger bearing damage at high mileage. Power: 249 PS.
5er (B48B20, 2017–2023) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 184–190 PS.
5er (B48B20, 2017–2023) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 245–252 PS.
5er (B48B20, 2017–2023) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 163 PS.
5er (B58B30, 2017–2023) — Be Careful: Oil filter disintegrates — engine damage risk, Plastic oil filter housing cracks — coolant/oil mixing, PCV valve / valve cover membrane failed. Power: 333–340 PS.
5er (N63B44TU, 2017–2020) — Be Careful: Timing chain wear at high mileage, Valve stem seals — oil consumption despite revision, Turbo bearing damage from Hot-V heat build-up. Power: 462 PS.
5er (S63B44T4, 2018–2023) — Be Careful: Connecting rod bearing wear (mitigated), High-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure, Turbo coolant lines V-valley heat damage. Power: 625 PS.
5er (B58B30, 2020–2023) — Be Careful: Oil filter disintegrates — engine damage risk, Plastic oil filter housing cracks — coolant/oil mixing, PCV valve / valve cover membrane failed. Power: 333–340 PS.
5er (B48B20, 2017–2023) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 184–190 PS.
5er (B58B30, 2019–2023) — Be Careful: Oil filter disintegrates — engine damage risk, Plastic oil filter housing cracks — coolant/oil mixing, PCV valve / valve cover membrane failed. Power: 286 PS.
5er (B48B20, 2020–2023) — Be Careful: Timing chain guide rail breaks, Oil filter housing leaking — coolant loss, Coolant bleed line at cylinder head breaks. Power: 163 PS.
5er (B57D30, 2020–2023) — Be Careful: EGR cooler failure, Timing chain elongation on early models, Turbocharger bearing damage at high mileage. Power: 249 PS.
What to watch out for with the BMW 5er? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee