2018 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2018

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2018 BMW 5-Series repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (50%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (13%)

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2018 BMW 5-Series repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW 5-Series in Nevada, United States
Dec 2020 - Jul 2022
May 2021

22500 mi
Cooling system error due to active shutters Crunching noise from trunk latch 
Jan 2022

27000 mi
Lower cooling shutter 

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2018 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Mar 2021 - Jan 2022
Apr 2021

28000 mi
Lower and upper grille shutters were replaced for the second time. 
BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

4000 mi
A/C provided inadequate cooling. The A/C system was reprogramed. 
BMW 5-Series in California, United States
Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
Oct 2017

655 mi
This is a plug-in hybrid. The "check engine" light came on the second day I had it. Took it to the dealer to reset. "Charging Fault" was the error. 
Nov 2017

856 mi
Check engine light. Light reset. No known cause. 
Jan 2018

2000 mi
Check engine light AND back-up camera works sporadically. Also, the center speaker has a bad rattle and must be replaced. Parts ordered, repair incomplete. 

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2018 BMW 5-Series Repair Histories

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