2016 BMW M5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 BMW M5
The 2016 BMW M5 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS, CHILD SEAT, SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 BMW M5
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2016 BMW M5, potentially affecting up to 17,830 vehicles.
Recall 16V914000 — AIR BAGS
| 3,506 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John...
Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 15V718000 — CHILD SEAT
| 7,162 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As...
Consequence: If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 15V718000 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
| 7,162 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As...
Consequence: If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 BMW M5
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW M5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The leather on the dashboard is coming off the glue.
Safety Rating for the 2016 BMW M5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 BMW M5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 BMW M5
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 BMW M5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B513016 — AIR BAGS
TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopping such as a traffic light etc. Vehicle key trunk/tailgate button may be accidentally pressed...
B662116 — ENGINE
KAFAS CAMERA-BASED ASSISTANCE SYSTEM LIMITS. INFORMATION The situations described above may all be caused by known limitations of the system such as: Dirty windshield Incomplete calibration process Unsuccessful calibration Restricted visibility- weather conditions or parked vehicles Missing lamps on target vehicle Non-standard vehicle exterior surfaces Insufficient ambient lighting Abrupt motion...
BMWAUG0516 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
The delivery stop has been lifted for certain affected M vehicles produced from May 12, 2016 through July 4, 2016. While the delivery stop has been lifted, customers must sign a disclosure prior to delivery acknowledging the premature wearing of the rear axle differential. A copy of the disclosure form...
B621415 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Instrument Cluster Multifunction Display Intermittently Blank . Some information displays in the Instrument Cluster (KOMBI) may intermittently go blank. This may include the tachometer and speedometer displays. There is a software error in the KOMBI.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 BMW M5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW M5
- 2013 BMW M5 — 16 complaints
- 2014 BMW M5 — 4 complaints
- 2015 BMW M5 — 4 complaints
- 2016 BMW M5 (current)
- 2018 BMW M5 — 7 complaints
- 2019 BMW M5 — 10 complaints
- 2020 BMW M5 — 1 complaint
- 2021 BMW M5 — 4 complaints