2014 BMW M5 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2014 BMW M5 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (2 reports).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2014 BMW M5 recalls

Rear reflectors may not reflect enough light, raising crash risk

Recall 15V188Mar 31, 201513,443 vehicles affected

The rear reflex reflectors on these 2013 BMW 5 Series and M5 vehicles may not reflect enough light.

Most common 2014 BMW M5 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine2
Power Train1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2022-10-04, Engine
My car (a 2014 BMW M5 with only approx. 39K miles) has a known issue with defective fuel injectors (manufactured by Bosch, subsequently replaced by an upgraded part). In fact, in 2018 BMW issued me and other owners with an extended warranty for the fuel injectors for 10 years/120,000 miles (see attached copy). However, in my opinion and based on a 9/7/2022 failure incident I experienced the defective fuel injectors should have resulted in a safety recall. Previously, my car experienced a check engine light in August 2022. The dealership suspected one or more leaking fuel injectors and noted as such on my repair invoice, but I was told due to the testing protocol which BMW requires they cou
2020-11-08, Engine
BEHAVIOR OF MY CAR'S DCT TRANSMISSION HAS CREATED A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT FOR ME. I BELIEVE THIS IS DUE TO A SOFTWARE CHANGE BMW MADE TO THE DCT TRANSMISSION. THE ISSUE IS AS FOLLOWS: -WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, WHEN YOU RELEASE THE THROTTLE AND LET THE VEHICLE COAST (AS WHEN YOU WANT THE VEHICLE TO NATURALLY DECELERATE WITHOUT BRAKING) THE TRANSMISSION WILL DISENGAGE THE DCT CLUTCHES. THE CAR WILL THEN MAINTAIN SPEED (AS IF CRUISE CONTROL WERE ENGAGED) INSTEAD OF NATURALLY DECELERATING. IN AND OF ITSELF, THIS BEHAVIOR IS DANGEROUS DUE TO THE FACT THE VEHICLE WILL MAINTAIN UNWANTED SPEED. -WHEN THEN TRYING TO RE-ACCELERATE QUICKLY FROM COASTING WHER

2014 BMW M5 questions

Does the 2014 BMW M5 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2014 BMW M5: Rear reflectors may not reflect enough light, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW M5?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2), Power Train (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2014 BMW M5 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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