2016 BMW 5 Series
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 528i xDrive | 10.5 | 6.9 | 8.9 L/100 km |
| 535d xDrive | 9.2 | 6.3 | 7.9 L/100 km |
| 535i xDrive | 11.9 | 8.1 | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | 13.0 | 9.1 | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 550i xDrive | 14.4 | 9.6 | 12.3 L/100 km |
| ActiveHybrid 5 | 10.6 | 7.9 | 9.4 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
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Label
Transport Canada 2024544 ·
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both Englis...
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Engine
Transport Canada 2024468 ·
On certain vehicles, fluid from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system could leak on the intake air hose. As a result, the fluid could enter the electrical connector for the water pump and cause a short circuit.
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Engine
Transport Canada 2021711 ·
On certain vehicles, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler could crack internally and leak. If this happens, you may notice the following symptoms: a warning symbol in the instrument cluster displaying a loss of coolant, reduced engine power, an unpleasant exhaust odour, an...
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Fuel System
Transport Canada 2021469 ·
On certain vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, the high-pressure fuel pump may wear prematurely. This can cause reduced engine performance and could lead to a sudden engine stall. Note: A warning lamp on the instrument cluster will turn on if the fuel pressure drops.
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Seats And Restraints
Transport Canada 2019276 ·
A problem with the driver’s seat belt could cause it not to lock-up as designed during braking or in a crash.
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Engine
Transport Canada 2018587 ·
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2021-711. On certain vehicles, the cooler for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module may develop an internal leak and coolant could mix with diesel engine soot/sediment. In rare circumstances, this condition could result in...
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2016632 ·
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with airbag inflators that do not meet specifications. This could cause affected airbags to fail to deploy properly in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk of injury to the occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace affected...
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Seats And Restraints
Transport Canada 2015517 ·
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210.2 - Lower Universal Anchorage Systems for Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions. The inboard child restraint fixture anchor on the left rear seat may have been bent downwards durin...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
CarDoc doesn’t have the manufacturer schedule for this model yet. Follow the schedule in your owner’s manual.
Specs
- Body type
- Sedan
- Engines
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder, 3.0 L 6-cylinder, 4.4 L 8-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas, Hybrid
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S8)
- Drivetrains
- RWD, AWD