2015 Bmw M5 Safety Report

The 2015 BMW M5 has a very limited safety data set available from NHTSA, with only 3 total complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported. This low complaint volume makes it challenging to identify widespread safety patterns. The vehicle has not undergone NHTSA crash testing, resulting in 'N/A' ratings for Overall, Frontal, Side, and Rollover safety. Therefore, its crashworthiness cannot be assessed through this data. Despite the low complaint volume, one recall has been issued for the 2015 M5 concerning the POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. This recall addresses an improper weld that could lead to driveshaft fracture, resulting in a loss of propulsion. This is a significant safety concern as it directly impacts the vehicle's ability to move, potentially stranding the driver or creating a hazard in traffic. The few complaints received touch upon diverse areas: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (door locks), ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (drivetrain malfunction, loss of power), and SERVICE BRAKES (screeching). While these individual complaints highlight potential issues, their low frequency prevents drawing conclusions about common failure patterns. The 'drivetrain malfunction' complaint, specifically mentioning 'FUEL SUPPLY- FULL DRIVE PERFORMANCE NOT AVAILABLE', could potentially be related to the recall's underlying issue of power train integrity, though the recall specifically mentions driveshaft fracture. Overall, the 2015 BMW M5's safety profile is largely undefined by NHTSA data due to the lack of crash test ratings and extremely low complaint volume. The single recall for a critical drivetrain component is the most significant safety concern identified. Prospective buyers should be aware of this recall and ensure it has been addressed.

Our recommendation: Given the critical driveshaft recall and lack of crash test data, ensure the recall has been addressed and consider a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the drivetrain and reported electrical/brake issues.