NHTSA Data Explorer

BMW M5

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

528

Active records

Recalls

43

Active records

TSBs

928

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

17

Crashes

17

Fires

24

Top reported issues — BMW M5

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Safety restraint issue

167

Condition issue

141

Operating state

140

Reporting mechanism

132

Performance issue

89

Engine behavior

71

Thermal issue

41

Fluid issue

38

Noise

35

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

31

Electrical issue

26

Ride/handling behavior

24

Vibration/harshness

24

Braking behavior

21

Steering behavior

20

Lighting behavior

17

Safety restraint behavior

17

Access/entry issue

13

Smell

12

Infotainment behavior

11

Driver assistance issue

10

Recent change

10

Starting behavior

9

Powering on/off behavior

7

HVAC behavior

3

Wiper/washer behavior

2

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 BMW M5

Filed Apr 4, 2026


I had gotten into a head on collision in January. My insurance had refused to cover me because I had only been insured for a month. Now I’m trying to get it fix out of pocket. I’m finding out about more repairs needed ASAP. My engine might be gone.

2019 BMW M5

Filed Feb 19, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 BMW M5. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under Technical Service Bulletin Number: SIB 17 03 24. The dealer replaced the coolant expansion tank; however, the vehicle experienced a coolant leak two months later. The message Drivetrain Malfunction was displayed, and the coolant level was low. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the coolant expansion tank, 4 spark plugs, and ignition coils were replaced; however, upon…

2008 BMW 5 SERIES

Filed Nov 5, 2025


My vehicle had a faulty PCV valve that was under Stop Drive, order. I received no correspondence from the NHTSA nor from BMW of North America in regards to this. My BMW X-5 had significant issues that are directly associated with this issue. After contacting BMW of North America directly because I could not reach anyone at my nearest BMW Service Department, it was escalated twice to attempt to arrange for my vehicle that I unknowingly continued to drive. My vehicle has sat undriven since May…

2025 BMW M5

Filed May 16, 2025


The vehicles system saw a phantom pedestrian on the road and performed emergency braking. I double checked surroundings and there were no human present anywhere arround

2022 BMW M5

Filed Nov 17, 2024


The front windshield cracked in the middle from the top without any impact. It made a butterfly shaped crack going both sides symmetrically from the middle. I took it to BMW Casey in Newport News, Virginia. They looked at it and agreed that there was no impact. They kept the car for 5 days and then reported that BMW North America is not aware of any defect and that they would not cover the replacement. However, this problem seems to exist in multiple BMW vehicles reading the online forum. This…

2019 BMW M5

Filed Aug 24, 2024


Engine coil and fuel injectors are bad. Injector 8 went bad, followed by 6&7. The next just went bad. Was told only so many available at dealership because of on going problems.

2019 BMW M5

Filed Jul 9, 2024


Despite following the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule and having the car serviced at authorized BMW dealerships, I am facing an engine failure that BMW has quoted $44,000 to repair. BMW is only offering $4,000 towards this repair, leaving us with an overwhelming out-of-pocket expense. My insurance provider has informed me that they will not cover the cost of these repairs, placing us in a difficult financial position. Given the extensive history of issues and consistent…

2016 BMW M5

Filed Jul 3, 2024


The leather on the dashboard is coming off the glue.

2021 BMW M5

Filed Jun 24, 2024


Fire

Car catch on fire and explode it with 2 ocupantes inside

2018 BMW M5

Filed Jun 17, 2024


BMW issued a stop sale on 2017-2023 bmw F90 M5 chassis regarding the expansion tank failure. All vehicles should be affected by the recall. My current vehicle is experiencing the issues stated on the recall notice. Expansion tank is failing and causing coolant to seep into engine bay

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.