BMW M5 recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the BMW M5 has 20 recall campaigns and 106 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2006, 2013, 2019.

20recalls
106complaints
3do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2025 Bmw M5
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Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
202610000
202521000
202201000
202113010
202032000
201938000
201836000
201621000
201513000
201412000
2013210010
201021000
200920000
200826120
200716000
2006139101
200313000
200226002
200134000
200024111
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Questions

What is the worst year for the BMW M5?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 (39), 2013 (10), 2019 (8) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.