NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 BMW 5 Series Safety Record
The 2022 BMW 5 Series has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 14 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 BMW 5 Series lacks federal crash-test ratings, with NHTSA not having evaluated this model year. Therefore, no Safety Index score can be assigned, nor are there any star ratings from the federal program. The vehicle's record presents a light burden of recalls and complaints; there are no open recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, and only 14 unverified owner complaints have been reported. The absence of a federal crash-test result means there is no data to indicate the vehicle's safety performance from that source.
The 2022 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 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 | 14 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 BMW 5 Series?
The 2022 BMW 5 Series registers zero recalls, a notable distinction within its class. This absence of recalls, combined with a modest 14 unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, places it in the Light burden band. While the total complaint volume is low, 2 allegations involve crash events and 6 allege injuries, which bears consideration. Specific components drawing consumer attention include the forward collision avoidance and back over prevention systems, each cited in 3 complaints. The engine, power train, and fuel/propulsion system each account for 2 complaints. There are no adjacent model years with NHTSA crash-test data for comparative analysis.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 BMW 5 Series have any recalls?
The 2022 BMW 5 Series has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for this model year. There are no park-outside advisories and no do-not-drive orders associated with any recall for this vehicle. Shoppers should still run a VIN check at nhtsa.gov, because recall status can change after any publication.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 BMW 5 Series?
NHTSA has received 14 owner complaints for the 2022 BMW 5 Series. The top components named in those unverified allegations are Unknown Or Other, Back Over Prevention, Forward Collision Avoidance, Engine, Power Train, and Fuel/Propulsion System. These are consumer-reported allegations, not established findings.
14 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 BMW 5 Series?
Buyers of a used 2022 BMW 5 Series should run the vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase. Recall status is tied to the individual VIN, and the record for a specific vehicle may differ from the model-year summary shown here.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2022 BMW 5 Series, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year and direct comparison to tested vehicles is not possible.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2022 BMW 5 Series at NHTSA, placing it in the Light burden band, though shoppers should verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov because recall filings can be added at any time.
- Forward collision avoidance and back over prevention systems are each cited in 3 of the 14 unverified NHTSA complaints for this model year, making the active-safety electronics the most frequently alleged problem area specific to 2022.
- Two of the 14 unverified complaints for the 2022 model year allege crash events and 6 allege injuries; these figures are consumer-reported allegations to NHTSA and have not been independently verified or adjudicated.
FAQ2022 BMW 5 Series safety questions
Was the 2022 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 14 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW 5 Series have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 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 2022 BMW 5 Series?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 14 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 BMW 5 Series. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW 5 Series 2022.
- 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.