The 2015 BMW M5 has a low safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 3 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 3 owners have filed complaints about the 2015 BMW M5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Electrical System1

02Engine,fuel/propulsion System1

03Service Brakes1

3 total across 1 model years (2015–2015)Full data at NHTSA.gov

BMW M5 Fuel Economy

16–17mpg combined

14-15city

20-22hwy

$4,800-$5,100/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2015 BMW M5 returns 16–17 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

M5 - Manual 6-spd

17mpg

4.4L 8-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$4,800/yr4/10 Average

M5 - Automatic (AM-S7)

16mpg

4.4L 8-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city20 hwy~$5,100/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2015 BMW M5

30States

34%in top 3

13% of the market sits in California, though listings span 30 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

CACalifornia

12013%

FLFlorida

9411%

TXTexas

9010%

ILIllinois

637%

DCWashington DC

516%

NJNew Jersey

506%

MDMaryland

495%

NYNew York

435%

GAGeorgia

425%

AZArizona

313%

PAPennsylvania

253%

WAWashington

233%

NCNorth Carolina

182%

DEDelaware

172%

TNTennessee

172%

OROregon

162%

MOMissouri

162%

NV14

CO13

OH11

MI11

IN10

NH8

AL7

RI7

MA6

WI6

HI5

UT5

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2015.

2015 BMW M5 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2015 BMW M5 a good car to buy?

The 2015 BMW M5 has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is electrical system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 2015 BMW M5?

Depending on configuration, the 2015 BMW M5 delivers 16–17 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2015 BMW M5?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2015 BMW M5, based on 3 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.