2019 BMW M5 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 44,430miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 4.4L 8-cyl AWD · 15 city / 21 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 BMW M5 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2019 BMW M5. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 44,430 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 156 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine4 50%
- Engine cooling2 25%
- Fuel system1 13%
- Other or unknown1 13%
Example complaints
Engine: “The coolant reservoir tank leaks causing coolant to destroy the injectors on the engine below below which later causes engine failure. Nearly every BMW M5 owner I know has this issue. My coolant tank has been replaced twice in total 30,000 miles. BMW continues to provide faulty tanks. The last replacement was less than 1200 miles ago and the new tank is already leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #11574978, filed 2024-03Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2019 BMW M5. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under Technical Service Bulletin Number: SIB 17 03 24. The dealer replaced the coolant expansion tank; however, the vehicle experienced a coolant leak two months later. The message Drivetrain Malfunction was displayed, and the coolant level was low. …”
NHTSA complaint #11719067, filed 2026-02, 41,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “car went into transmission malfunction and speed was reduced when I was going at high speed. could have caused an accident but luckily I am a good driver so accident was avoided.”
NHTSA complaint #11482858, filed 2022-09Fuel system: “Engine coil and fuel injectors are bad. Injector 8 went bad, followed by 6&7. The next just went bad. Was told only so many available at dealership because of on going problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11610646, filed 2024-08Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 41,000 and 47,859 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2019 BMW M5 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
| M5 Competition AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 19V883000Dec 11, 2019Electrical system › WiringCovers: BMW M5 2019–2020, M8 2020
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 M5 and 2020 M8 Gran Coupe, M8 Coupe, and M8 Convertible vehicles. The transmission wiring harness can become damaged, resulting in an electrical short circuit.
- 19V684000Sep 27, 2019Back over prevention › Sensing system › CameraCovers: BMW M5 2018–2020, 530I 2018–2020, X3 2018–2020 +19 more
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li…
- 19V513000Jul 3, 2019EngineCovers: BMW M5 2019, X5 2019, X7 2019 +2 more
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 750i xDrive, 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe, M850i xDrive Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5 vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may…
Recall details for the 2019 BMW M5 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 156 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11019578Jun 11, 2025Air bags. The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false seat occupancy alert to…
- 11017098Apr 9, 2025Electrical system, Air bags. The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false seat occupancy alert to…
- 11013041Jan 14, 2025Brakes. A turbine-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of operation when braking from low speed.
- 11002676Jun 7, 2024Engine. Under certain driving situations, coolant leaks onto the fuel injectors on cylinder bank (5-8).
- 11000498May 16, 2024Engine. Under certain driving situations, coolant leaks onto the fuel injectors on cylinder bank (5-8).
- 10253345Apr 15, 2024Engine cooling. BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 15, 2024) on certain Model Year 2018 - 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between November 7, 2017, and September 9, 2022.
- 10252031Mar 14, 2024Exterior lighting. One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers…
- 10249018Jan 8, 2024Steering. At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be…
Other model years of the BMW M5
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 | 44,430 | 3 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 6 | 750 | 3 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 10 | 37,000 | 2 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 6 | 67,500 | 2 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 6 | 51,000 | 1 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 39 | 55,100 | 1 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 6 | 26,000 | 2 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 BMW M5 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2019 BMW M5 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2019 BMW M5 is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 2019 BMW M5 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 BMW M5 get?
The EPA rates the 2019 BMW M5 (M5, 4.4L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2019 BMW M5 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 44,430 miles and the middle half falls between 41,000 and 47,859 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.