Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 BMW M5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 BMW M5 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V684000 No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V473000 Fuel Gauge may Read Higher than Actual Level NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V323000 Loss of Fuel Pump NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $18,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 BMW M5 has an average reliability rating. Key issues include potential fuel system and software-related concerns, as highlighted by NHTSA recalls. Owners have also reported miscellaneous problems, but the vehicle's performance is generally reliable.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel gauge | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| fuel pump | 40,000–70,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
| camera system | 25,000–55,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil change every 10,000 miles
- replace brake fluid every 2 years
- replace air filters every 30,000 miles
- inspect suspension annually
- coolant flush every 4 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- inaccurate fuel readings
- engine stalling issues
- camera display errors
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 BMW M5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.