2022 BMW 5 Series

MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the 2022 5 Series returns with minimal changes after a midcycle refresh the year before that brought a new design and a mild hybrid system for the 540i. Carvana (opens in a new tab) places it as the second year after the 2021 refresh and one year before the all-new 2024 redesign, carrying over the front-end styling, lights and interior layout. Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists a 12.3-inch central display as standard on every 5 Series and 16-way adjustable standard seats.

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts used 2022 5 Series prices at $27,200 for the 530i to $43,300 for the M550i xDrive at a dealership. EPA rates the 2022 5 Series at 20 to 28 mpg or MPGe combined and $2,750 to $3,900 a year in fuel, with rear- or all-wheel drive.

NHTSA lists four recall campaigns for the 2022 5 Series. 22V070000 covers a transmission mechatronics unit that may not have been assembled properly and could leak internally. 25V636000 and 26V056000 cover an engine starter or starter relay that can overheat and short circuit or catch fire, where owners of some vehicles are told to park outside until the starter is replaced. 26V525000 covers a driveshaft connection to the rear differential that may become damaged, possibly causing a loss of power to the rear wheels or vehicle rollaway.

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA: power train with 5, unknown or other with 4, and engine, back over prevention and forward collision avoidance with 3 each. Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) keeps a common-problems page for the year.

EPA rates the 2022 5 Series at 20 to 28 mpg combined and $2,750 to $3,900 a year in fuel. The Audi A6 lists 23 to 26 at $3,000 to $3,350, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 22 to 26 at $3,000 to $3,500, the Genesis G80 20 to 26 at $3,000 to $3,900, and the Lexus ES 25 to 44 at $1,400 to $2,500 including its hybrid. The 5 Series has the highest top figure of the three German sedans.