Should I Buy a Bmw M5?
Complete buying guide for the Bmw M5: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.
12Model Years
22Total Complaints
16Total Recalls
Best Years to Buy
These Bmw M5 model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:
Years to Avoid
These model years have the most complaints and known issues:
Common Problems Across All Years
- Electrical System Wiring Harness Damage — 2 reports
- Transmission Wiring Harness Damage — 2 reports
- Back-Up Camera Display Failure — 2 reports
- Phantom Braking (Forward Collision Avoidance) — 1 reports
- Loss Of Power Brake Assist / Esc Malfunction — 1 reports
- Front License Plate Holder Detachment — 1 reports
- Windshield Cracking Without Impact — 1 reports
- Rearview Camera And Backup Light Dimness — 1 reports
- Vehicle Fire — 1 reports
- Rearview Camera Display Malfunction — 1 reports
All Model Years