BMW M5 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
Consumer complaints, recalls, and safety issues reported to NHTSA for the BMW M5. Click any year to see detailed reports.
BMW M5 Problems by Year
Each year links to the full detailed report with recall summaries, complaint descriptions, safety ratings, and investigations.
About BMW M5 Safety Data
All data on this page comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by BMW M5 owners directly with NHTSA. Recalls are issued when a safety-related defect is identified.
Higher complaint volumes do not necessarily mean a model is unsafe — popular, high-volume models naturally accumulate more reports over time. The best use of this data is to compare year-to-year trends and identify specific recurring issues.
Check a Specific M5 VIN
For the most detailed information about a specific BMW M5, decode its 17-digit VIN.
Diagnosing a BMW M5 fault code?
Owner-filed complaints describe the symptoms. The OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code (P-code) your scan tool returns describes the cause. Look up any DTC — P0420, P0171, manufacturer-specific codes — at our sister site AutoDTCs.com.