BMW M5 Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

BMW M5 years to avoid

No model year of the BMW M5 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2025	-	1	Driver assistance		2	0
2022	-	1			0	0
2021	-	3	Electrical		1	0
2020	-	2	Engine		3	0
2019	-	8	Engine		3	0
2018	-	6	Engine		3	0	Fewest complaints
2016	-	1			2	0
2015	-	3	Brakes		1	0
2014	-	2	Engine		1	0
2013	-	10	Engine	45,000	2	0
2010	-	1	Airbags		2	0
2008	-	6	Electrical	70,000	2	1	Fewest complaints
2007	-	6	Airbags	51,000	1	0	Fewest complaints
2006	-	39	Airbags	56,200	1	1
2003	-	3	Airbags		1	0
2002	-	6	Visibility	26,000	2	0
2001	-	4	Airbags		3	0
2000	-	4	Airbags		2	1

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

What years of the BMW M5 should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW M5 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW M5?

2007, 2008 and 2018 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (6, 6 and 6).

What is the most common problem with the BMW M5?

Airbags, with 44 complaints across all years, followed by engine (28) and transmission (13).

How many recalls does the BMW M5 have?

23 recalls between 2000 and 2025. The 2020 model year has the most, with 3.

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