The 2018 BMW M5's low safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 4 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V3230002018-16-05

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the engine control unit software may cause the fuel pump to stop.

If the fuel pump stops, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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18V4730002018-17-07

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. The fuel level sensor in the fuel tank may become stuck against an in-tank fuel line, causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate and possibly larger amount of fuel than is actually available.

An incorrect fuel reading may lead to the vehicle stalling and increase the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 BMW M5 has accumulated 4 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other,engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other,engine1

02Engine1

03Air Bags,seat Belts1

04Power Train,fuel/propulsion System1

4 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

BMW M5 Fuel Economy

17mpg combined

15city

21hwy

$4,450/yr

At 17 MPG combined, the 2018 BMW M5 delivers consistent fuel economy. Budget accordingly.

M5 - Automatic (S8)

17mpg

4.4L 8-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

15 city21 hwy~$4,450/yr3/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2018 BMW M5

29States

36%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 15% of listings are there. But with 29 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

12715%

TXTexas

9511%

FLFlorida

9010%

ILIllinois

617%

GAGeorgia

455%

DCWashington DC

395%

NJNew Jersey

384%

MDMaryland

374%

NYNew York

344%

PAPennsylvania

314%

AZArizona

273%

NCNorth Carolina

243%

DEDelaware

182%

TN17

CO15

NV13

WA13

MO13

OR12

NH11

MI11

OK10

IN9

WI9

MA8

OH7

AL6

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

2018 BMW M5 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2018 BMW M5 a good car to buy?

The 2018 BMW M5 has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is unknown or other,engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2018 BMW M5?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 BMW M5. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 BMW M5?

The 2018 BMW M5 delivers 17 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2018 BMW M5?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2018 BMW M5, based on 4 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.