BMW M5 complaints by model year
105 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2013–2025. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
BMW M5 recalls (23)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one M5 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V096000 | Feb 19, 2026 | A/C Wiring Harness May Short-Circuit | 2025, 2026 | 71.4% |
| 24V104000 | Feb 12, 2024 | Integrated Brake System Malfunction | 2025 | 91.5% |
| 20V598000 | Sep 30, 2020 | Rearview Camera Image Obscured/FMVSS 111 | 2020, 2021 | 100% |
| 19V883000 | Dec 11, 2019 | Transmission Wiring Harness Can Short Circuit | 2019, 2020 | 97.4% |
| 19V684000 | Sep 27, 2019 | No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 | 2018, 2019, 2020 | 96.6% |
| 19V513000 | Jul 3, 2019 | High Pressure Fuel Pump May Crack and Leak | 2019 | 98.3% |
| 18V473000 | Jul 17, 2018 | Fuel Gauge may Read Higher than Actual Level | 2018 | 97.9% |
| 18V323000 | May 16, 2018 | Loss of Fuel Pump | 2018 | 97.9% |
| 17V047000 | Jan 20, 2017 | Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator may Rupture | 2001, 2002 | 24.7% |
| 16V914000 | Dec 20, 2016 | Seat Mounted Air Bags may not Deploy | 2016 | 88.5% |
| 16V540000 | Jul 19, 2016 | Inadequately Welded Driveshaft may Fracture | 2015 | 92.7% |
| 15V718000 | Oct 30, 2015 | Bent Left Rear Seat Inboard Anchor/FMVSS 225 | 2016 | 82.6% |
| 15V318000 | May 28, 2015 | Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2002, 2003 | 33.4% |
| 15V188000 | Mar 31, 2015 | Rear Reflex Reflectors/FMVSS 108 | 2013, 2014 | 70.8% |
| 13V407000 | Sep 11, 2013 | Tail light Failure | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 76.5% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
BMW M5 FAQ
How many recalls has the BMW M5 had?
NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns that cover at least one BMW M5 model year from 2000 to 2025. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which BMW M5 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2006 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (39) and the 2010 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common BMW M5 problems?
Across the 2013–2025 model years, owners most often name the engine, power train, fuel/propulsion system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the BMW M5 get?
EPA rates the 2026 BMW M5 at 14 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.