1992 BMW M5 Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 1992 BMW M5 problems

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Engine and engine cooling: cooling systemReported August 4, 1998 · 340,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.
Risk: If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

Recall number 98V178000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontalReported July 1, 1996 · 75,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.
Risk: If this happens, the contact ring wiring could eventually break. The air bag readiness indicator lamp (SRS or airbag) in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the air bag would not deploy in the event of a frontal impact vehicle collision.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the locking tab with one of a different design.

Recall number 96V110000 · Recall details

Air bag wiring failureOpened March 31, 1995, closed July 15, 1996

There is no summary currently available

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Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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Is the 1992 BMW M5 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1992 BMW M5.

What is the most common problem with the 1992 BMW M5?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1992 BMW M5 have?

2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and air bags.

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