2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 530e | 8.6 | 7.7 | 8.2 L/100 km |
| 530e xDrive | 8.8 | 7.7 | 8.3 L/100 km |
| 530i xDrive | 10.2 | 7.2 | 8.9 L/100 km |
| 540i xDrive | 11.6 | 8.1 | 10.0 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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Electrical
Transport Canada 2026332 ·
On certain vehicles, water could leak into the starter relay and cause it to corrode. If this happens, the relay could short circuit and the starter could overheat. Note: This recall only affects plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.
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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 2024452 ·
On certain vehicles, a wrong part may have been installed by a BMW dealer during recall 11 81 22RC (Transport Canada recall no. 2022-452). As a result, a second repair is required. On certain 540d xDrive models, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler could crack internally a...
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Engine
Transport Canada 2022452 ·
On certain 540d xDrive models, 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...
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Visual System
Transport Canada 2019480 ·
On certain vehicles, the rearview camera does not return to the default settings when it turns on. This could make the rearview image difficult to see if a driver had previously adjusted the camera display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the high...
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Engine
Transport Canada 2018497 ·
On certain vehicles, a crankshaft sensor error may cause the engine to stall. This would result in a loss of motive power, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. Note: This conditi...
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Fuel System
Transport Canada 2018380 ·
On certain BMW M5 models, the fuel level sensor may contact an in-tank fuel line, causing the fuel gauge to display an incorrect fuel level. This may create a situation where the vehicle could run out of fuel while the gauge still displays that there is fuel remaining. As a resul...
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Engine
Transport Canada 2018373 ·
On certain vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, a crankshaft sensor error may cause the engine to stall. This would result in a loss of motive power, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the cranksh...
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Fuel System
Transport Canada 2018264 ·
On certain BMW M5 models, an error in the engine control unit software may cause the fuel pump to stop working. This could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the engine control unit s...
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
- Fuel
- Plug-in hybrid, Gas
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S8)
- Drivetrains
- RWD, AWD