2013 BMW M5 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 10%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 BMW M5, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Creaking noise in the front suspension when turning steering wheel when parked and at low speeds. Diagnosis from shop indicated the lower control arms and ball joints were loose. Both sides replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11209993, filed 2019-05, 45,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10184575Nov 1, 2020TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHEN CORNERING: The customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle, when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away…
- 10179812Aug 1, 2020CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONTAXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATION: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking…
- 10138392Apr 1, 2018TICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE WHEN CORNERING: The customer may complain of a metallic ticking noise from the front axle when cornering, maneuvering, parking or pulling away…
- 10138386Apr 1, 2018Cracking noises from the front axle area while turning the wheels, when stationary or parking
- 10146636Apr 1, 2017Ticking Noise from the Front Axle When Cornering What's New: ? Changes to the procedure, parts information and warranty labor operations. The customer may complain of a ticking…
- 10147047Aug 1, 2016The delivery stop has been lifted for certain affected M vehicles produced from May 12, 2016 through July 4, 2016. While the delivery stop has been lifted, customers must sign a…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2013 BMW M5
6 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 BMW M5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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