Representative photoWheel alignment for a 2018 BMW 5 Series
Wheel alignment for the 2018 BMW 5 Series: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 7.9 to 10.0 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2018 BMW 5 Series for wheel alignment
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2018 BMW 5 Series: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 36 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 36 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 28 |
| Charge at 240 V | 2 hours | 2 hours | |||||
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$2,850 | US$2,950 | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,400 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,450 | $2,542 | $2,574 | $3,010 | $3,080 | $3,430 | $3,500 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2018 BMW 5 Series
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 112 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (54), seat belts (34) and seats (20). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V441000 | 2026-07-08 | electrical system:starter assembly:relay | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 530e xDrive, 2017-2019 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, 2016-2018 330e iPerformance vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit. |
| 24V588000 | 2024-08-08 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve) | BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 540d xDrive vehicles that were previously repaired under recall number 22V-614. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold. |
| 22V614000 | 2022-08-10 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve) | BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d xDrive vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold. |
| 20V243000 | 2020-04-29 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i and 540i xDrive and 2017-2018 530e xDrive vehicles. Prior exposure to excessive levels of humidity within the driver and passenger head air bag inflators may affect the proper deployment of the head air bags. |
| 19V684000 | 2019-09-27 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and... |
| 18V652000 | 2018-09-20 | equipment:electrical | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable... |
| 18V465000 | 2018-07-11 | engine and engine cooling:engine | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Wheel alignment for the 2018 BMW 5 Series
For a wheel alignment on the 2018 BMW 5 Series, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. A crooked steering wheel on a straight road is a common sign the alignment is off.
Details the shop needs
If you have the service history of your 5 Series, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Its powertrain is the 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo with all-wheel drive.
How the request works
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
Your rental while you wait
We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
Car care, briefly
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
A short checklist
Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used.
Let us know
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request wheel alignment
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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