NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 BMW 5 Series Safety Record
The 2019 BMW 5 Series has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 37 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 BMW 5 Series lacks comprehensive federal safety data. With no NHTSA crash-test results published, the model carries no Safety Index score or star ratings in any category. The recall burden is light, with zero open campaigns on file. Federal records show 37 unverified owner complaints. This absence of data offers neither an endorsement nor a warning regarding the vehicle's safety profile.
The 2019 BMW 5 Series was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns on file, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 37 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 BMW 5 Series?
There are no federal crash-test results for the 2019 BMW 5 Series, with no tested sibling years on file to provide context. The model's safety profile is therefore assessed solely on its administrative record, which places it in the Light burden band. This classification stems from a complete absence of recall campaigns and a modest total of 37 unverified owner complaints. Of these complaints, over half concern the Electrical System and Engine. The record also includes 7 crash-related and 6 injury-related allegations, though these remain unverified and have not led to defect findings.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 BMW 5 Series have any recalls?
The 2019 BMW 5 Series has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no components named in any recall, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive notices associated with this model year in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 BMW 5 Series?
NHTSA has logged 37 unverified owner complaints against the 2019 BMW 5 Series. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System with 11 reports, the Engine with 8, Vehicle Speed Control with 6, Power Train with 5, and Service Brakes with 5. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
37 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 BMW 5 Series?
A prospective buyer of a used 2019 BMW 5 Series should verify the VIN at nhtsa.gov. This will confirm the recall status of the specific vehicle, as open recalls remain with the car, not the owner.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 BMW 5 Series, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 BMW 5 Series in the NHTSA database, the lowest possible recall count.
- The Electrical System is the single most-alleged problem area in the 2019 model year complaint record, accounting for 11 of 37 unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA.
- Prospective buyers should verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recall campaigns can be added to the federal record at any time after a vehicle's model year closes.
FAQ2019 BMW 5 Series safety questions
Was the 2019 BMW 5 Series crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 37 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW 5 Series have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 BMW 5 Series as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 BMW 5 Series?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 37 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 BMW 5 Series. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW 5 Series 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.