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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2019 BMW M5 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
25%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 BMW M5, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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 2022-09

“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 2024-08

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019225%
2018117%
2008117%
2006513%
2002117%

Other parts of the 2019 BMW M5

Engine
4 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 BMW M5

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology