Recalls: BMW G31 5-Series Touring
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: BMW G31 5-Series Touring
2020 BMW G31 5-Series Touring: battery fire hazard
In January 2021, recall campaigns 0061650500 and 0061670500 were issued for BMW G31 5-Series Touring vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 29 January 2020 to 18 September 2020. In these vehicles, foreign bodies or particles may have entered the battery cells and could cause a short circuit in a fully charged high-voltage battery. A short circuit could cause a fire, increasing the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18591.
2017-20 BMW G31 5-Series Touring: potential engine failure
In March 2022, recall campaign 0013590300 was issued for 2017-20 BMW G31 5-Series Touring vehicles. In these vehicles, a software update issue may lead to an engine failure whilst driving and a red Check Control message ‘Drive faulty’ may also appear. The engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power – this increased the risk of a collision and injury for vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005304.
2022-23 BMW G31 520i Touring: defect in brake system controller
In March 2024, recall campaign 0034670200 was issued for 2022-23 BMW G30 520i vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect, signal interference may occur within the electronics of the brake system. If this occurred, a higher pedal force may be required for braking. Furthermore, the anti-lock braking (ABS) system and dynamic stability control (DSC) system would not be available. If this occurred, the vehicle would remain controllable, but braking distance may be increased and this increased the risk of a collision. However, drivers would be alerted of this fault by the brake warning light in the instrument cluster and a message on the central display. To fix, the electronic brake system system controller was to be replaced at a BMW dealership. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005906.
Problems and faults: BMW G31 5-Series Touring
Overview
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Problems and faults: BMW G31 5-Series Touring
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the BMW G31 5-Series Touring.
