CarRecallWatchThe 2015 BMW M5 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
2015 BMW M5 recalls
Driveshaft may fracture, causing loss of rear-wheel drive
A driveshaft in certain 2015 BMW M5 and M6 vehicles may have been inadequately welded during manufacturing.
Most common 2015 BMW M5 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
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.
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.
2015 BMW M5 questions
Does the 2015 BMW M5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2015 BMW M5: Driveshaft may fracture, causing loss of rear-wheel drive. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW M5?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Engine (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 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.