BMW M5: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Held up best: 1991, 2001, 2020

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2020solid year2 complaints · 3 recalls 20198 complaints · 3 recalls 20186 complaints · 3 recalls 201310 complaints · 2 recalls 200639 complaints · 1 recalls 2001solid year4 complaints · 3 recalls 1991solid year0 complaints · 3 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.