BMW 5er G30 Touring
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
286–387 PS
3.0L Turbo Benzin
540i benchmark
DecentEngine Overview
The BMW 5er G30 Touring is available with 13 engine variants — from 116 to 387 hp.
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 |
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee