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2015 BMW M5 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2015 BMW M5 has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 3owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 11%fail the UK MOT
3 complaints, against an average of 4 for the other 7 BMW M5 model years.
Every BMW M5 model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2015 BMW M5?
The components named most often in the 3 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2015 BMW M5 been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft 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.
Is the 2015 BMW M5 recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
EU Safety GateA seam on the inflator housing of the driver airbag may not have been correctly welded.In case of accident, when the airbag is deployed, the inflator can burst, releasing metal parts which could cause injuries.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
How often does the 2015 BMW M5 fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2015, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2015 BMW M5 owners report?
3 of the 3 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
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.
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
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.
2015 BMW M5: questions owners ask
Is the 2015 BMW M5 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW M5; the most common categories were electrical system (1, 33.3%), engine (1, 33.3%), fuel/propulsion system (1, 33.3%). There is 1 safety recall.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW M5?
Across 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (33.3% of complaints), engine (33.3% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (33.3% of complaints), service brakes (33.3% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2015 BMW M5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 BMW M5; the most recent (campaign 16V540000, 2016-07-19) concerns Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own M5
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2015 only.