2015 BMW M5 recalls and problems

The 2015 BMW M5 has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

Pictured: a 2014 model; the 2015 may differ in details. Photo: 2014 Bmw M5 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2015 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 18 M5 model years — 11th most.

1recalls

3complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

65,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Power Train

Jul 19, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V540000 · 956 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW M5 sedans manufactured September 4, 2014, through December 4, 2014, 2015 M6 coupes manufactured September 3, 2014, through December 3, 2014, 2015 M6 convertibles manufactured September 8, 2014, through December 4, 2014, and 2015 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles manufactured September3, 2014, through December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft that may have been inadequately welded during manufacturing.

Risk: Due to the improper weld, the driveshaft may fracture and fail, causing loss of drive to the rear wheels and a loss of propulsion. Additionally, if the car is turned off and exited without the parking brake applied, the car may roll. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2015 vs. other BMW M5 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2015. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2015 BMW M5 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2015 BMW M5, the latest from Jul 19, 2016 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW M5?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), engine (1), fuel system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.