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2015 BMW M5 recalls and problems

The 2015 BMW M5 has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2015 BMW M5 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 BMW M5 recalls

Recall 16V-540: Power Train

Reported Jul 19, 2016 · 956 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW M5 sedans manufactured September 4, 2014, through December 4, 2014, 2015 M6 coupes manufactured September 3, 2014, through December 3, 2014, 2015 M6 convertibles manufactured September 8, 2014, through December 4, 2014, and 2015 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles manufactured September3, 2014, through December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft that may have been inadequately welded during manufacturing.

Risk: Due to the improper weld, the driveshaft may fracture and fail, causing loss of drive to the rear wheels and a loss of propulsion. Additionally, if the car is turned off and exited without the parking brake applied, the car may roll. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2015 BMW M5 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Electrical System1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 65,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2015 BMW M5 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 65,000 miles · reported Apr 11, 2021
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.
Engine · at 7 miles · reported May 4, 2020
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
Service Brakes · reported Mar 21, 2017
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 BMW M5 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 BMW M5: 16V-540 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 BMW M5?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (1 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 65,000 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.