The leather on the dashboard is coming off the glue.
The worst 2016 BMW M5 problems
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Recalls 2
Air bags
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
- Risk
- If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 16V914000 · Recall details
Child seat
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
- Risk
- If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 15V718000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 BMW M5 213
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- A turbine-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of...
- 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
2016 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 2016 BMW M5 owners say
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Questions about the 2016 BMW M5
Is the 2016 BMW M5 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 BMW M5, fewer than a typical M5 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 BMW M5?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2016 BMW M5 have?
2 recalls, covering air bags and child seat.
What gas mileage does the 2016 BMW M5 get?
Official estimates for the 2016 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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