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.
2017-20 BMW G31 5-Series Touring: starter motor could cause engine not to start
In October 2025, 2017-20 BMW G31 5-Series Touring vehicles were recalled, specifically the 520d, 530i and 530i models. Due to a manufacturing defect, inadequate sealing of the starter motor may allow moisture to enter the unit. This could cause corrosion within the starter unit and the engine may not start. In rare cases, it could also cause a short circuit and overheating of the starter motor – at worst, this could cause a vehicle fire (whilst parked or when driving). To fix, a BMW dealer was to replace the starter motor. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-006446.
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.
