NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 BMW M5 Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 BMW M5 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 BMW M5. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2015 BMW M5 owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW M5, describing incidents dated November 2, 2016 to April 1, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11407446 · Filed
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.
ODI #11323291 · Filed
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…
ODI #10967629 · Filed
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…
Inadequately Welded Driveshaft may Fracture
NHTSA #16V540000 · Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft · NHTSA notice
Reported July 19, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 956 vehicles
Repair completion: 92.65% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified September 9, 2016 · Vehicles built September 3, 2014 – December 4, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other BMW M5 model years
Check your 2015 BMW M5 VIN
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