Door locks. Passenger doors do not unlock from inside when pulling door handles. Cannot unlock manually. Must press button on dash to unlock. Vehicle not in motion.
The worst 2015 BMW M5 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 16V540000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 BMW M5 273
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop
- The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warning light comes on while driving
- After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes...
- With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide...
- For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the...
- According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle...
- Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the S63 engine
- Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may...
2015 BMW M5 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14-15 | 20-22 | 16-17 |
What 2015 BMW M5 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was driving down the road when my bmw m5 started to jump and the RPM's needle started to jump up and down and leaving me stranded in the middle of the road. Car displayed messages that said 'fuel supply- full drive performance not available drive moderately ' and another 'drivetrain malfunction: drive moderately. Maximum drivetrain output not available ' car has 33,000 miles
The cars brakes keep screeching loud. I reached out to bmw and they stated that the brakes keep screeching because this car is a performance vehicle but someone who works at bmw told me that its not true and that bmw made a mistake when building the car and that I am not the first customer to complain about this issue and they have not done anything to resolve it.
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Questions about the 2015 BMW M5
Is the 2015 BMW M5 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2015 BMW M5, fewer than a typical M5 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 BMW M5?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2015 BMW M5 have?
1 recall, covering power train.
What gas mileage does the 2015 BMW M5 get?
Official estimates for the 2015 BMW M5 range from 16 to 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.4L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 14-15 city and 20-22 highway.
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