2019 Bmw M5 problems

General information about Bmw-M5
Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
Сomplaints list
Recalls list
Negative car reviews
Positive car reviews

The BMW M5 is a high-performance variant of the BMW 5 Series marketed under the BMW M sub-brand. It is considered an iconic vehicle in the sports sedan category. The M5 has always been produced in the sedan (saloon) body style, but in some countries the M5 has also been available as a wagon (estate) from 1992 to 1995, from 2006 to 2010, and since 2024.

The first M5 model was hand-built in 1985 on the E28 535i chassis with a modified engine from the M1 that made it the fastest production sedan at the time. M5 models have been produced for every generation of the 5 Series since 1985.

E28 M5 (1984–1988)

The first BMW M5, based on the E28 5 Series, was manufactured from October 1984 to June 1988. It made its debut at the Amsterdam Motor Show in February 1985. It was based on the 535i chassis with various mechanical changes, most notably the M88/3 engine (shared with the E24 M635CSi grand tourer coupé) which was an updated version of the engine used in the M1 sports car. At its launch, the E28 M5 was the fastest production sedan in the world.

The official markets for the E28 M5 were Europe, Great Britain, the United States, Canada, and South Africa. The European and South African cars used the M88/3 engine which has a power output of 210 kW (286 PS; 282 hp).

Cars sold in the United States and Canada used a detuned version of the M88/3 called the S38B35, which was equipped with a catalytic converter and has a power output of 191 kW (256 hp). Due to an extended production run that exceeded BMW's original forecast of production volumes, a class action lawsuit was launched by owners in the United States. The results of this class action was that owners were given a voucher for US$4,000 in 1993. Production of North American specification M5 commenced in November 1986 and ended in November 1987.

Aside from 96 cars which were assembled in kit form at BMW's Plant in Rosslyn, South Africa, all cars were assembled by hand in Germany. Assembly took place at BMW Motorsport's plant in Preussenstrasse in Munich prior to the 1986 factory summer vacation. Thereafter, the M5 production was moved to Daimlerstrasse in Garching where the remainder were built. Production of the M5 continued until November 1988, almost a year after BMW had ceased production of regular E28 models. With a total production of 2,241 units, the E28 M5 remains among the rarest regular production BMW Motorsport cars – after the M1 (456 units), M5 (E34) Touring (891 units) and the 850CSi (1,510 units).

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Common 2019 Bmw M5 problems

The 2019 BMW M5 Competition is a high-performance luxury sedan that has been praised for its impressive power, handling, and features. However, some owners have reported common problems with the vehicle, which include:

Engine noise: Some owners have reported engine noise that sounds like noisy lifters or a diesel engine.

Dashboard flickering: Another issue reported by an owner is a flickering dashboard, which the dealer claims is caused by water getting into the computer. This issue is not covered under warranty, and the owner is seeking a solution.

Rear differential noise: Some owners have reported a rubbing noise from the rear differential when turning, which can be a sign of a problem with the differential or drivetrain.

Expensive options: The M5 Competition comes with a high starting price, but many owners have reported that the car is loaded with expensive options that should be standard.

Stiff ride: Despite the M5 Competition's adjustable demeanor, some owners have reported that the ride is still stiff, even in the most comfortable settings. This can make the car less comfortable for daily driving, especially over long distances.

Understeer: Some owners have reported that the Michelins fitted to their M5s make the car more prone to understeer, which can affect the car's handling and performance.

While these issues may not affect all 2019 BMW M5 Competition owners, they are common complaints that have been reported by some owners. If you are considering purchasing this vehicle, it is important to be aware of these potential issues and to discuss them with a BMW dealer or a trusted mechanic.

Is the M5 a reliable car?

The BMW 5 Series range (including the M5) has a poor reliability score of 47% as of January 2024, according to workshop and warranty data provided by our commercial partner, MotorEasy. This covers both the current (2017 onwards) model as well as earlier generations of 5 Series.

How long does a BMW M5 engine last?

I have 75,000 miles on my M5 and plan on keeping it well past 100,000 miles. Just keep up on regular maintenance service intervals and keep an eye on your oil consumption (if you have any) and you should be good. There are other members on here who have over 100,000 miles on their M5 and they're still going strong.

Is BMW M5 good daily driver?

M5 is an excellent daily driver. I drive mine roughly 70 miles a day, mostly highway. It's a fantastic daily. You'll love it!

What is so special about the BMW M5?

But the BMW M5 isn't just about raw power. It's also a stunner in the looks department. With its aggressive front grille, sculpted sides, and those signature M-series quad exhaust pipes, it's a head-turner on any road.

What are the most common faults with BMW M5?

Are BMW M5 reliable?

Reliability rating

The BMW 5 Series range (including the M5) has a poor reliability score of 47% as of January 2024, according to workshop and warranty data provided by our commercial partner, MotorEasy.

What is the best year for a BMW M5?

E39 M5 (1998-2003)

M-division aficionados might find it impossible to agree on one particular version as being the outright best, but we'd wager almost all of them would say that the E39 was one of the greatest.

How long do M5s last?

I've been an M5 owner for over 12 years and 85,000 miles now. Over the past 4 years, me and my term have serviced hundreds of E39 M5s. The E39 M5's S62 V8 can last 300,000 miles on original components. The S62 can also fail at 40,000 miles.

2019 Bmw M5 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Bmw M5 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

Engine problems
Power train problems
Fuel/propulsion system problems
Engine and engine cooling problems
Unknown or other problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2019 Bmw M5 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

2019 Bmw M5 complaints

The NHTSA has received 7 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2019 Bmw M5.

2024-08-24

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2024-06-03
VIN: WBSJF0C56KB
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Summary: 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.

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2024-07-09

ENGINE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2024-06-03
VIN: WBSJF0C55KB
Components: ENGINE
Summary: Despite following the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule and having the car serviced at authorized BMW dealerships, I am facing an engine failure that BMW has quoted $44,000 to repair. BMW is only offering $4,000 towards this repair, leaving us with an overwhelming out-of-pocket expense. My insurance provider has informed me that they will not cover the cost of these repairs, placing us in a difficult financial position. Given the extensive history of issues and consistent maintenance of the vehicle, this situation is both unexpected and unacceptable. The car was even under the factory warranty when many of these issues were first reported. The vehicle has a documented history of engine-related issues, which are as follows: 1. February 25, 2023: The car exhibited a drivetrain malfunction warning and check engine light. The diagnosis revealed an issue with cylinder 6 fuel injector, which had an internal electrical fault. The fuel injector was replaced, and the problem was temporarily resolved. 2. February 27, 2023: Another drivetrain malfunction warning occurred. The diagnosis showed a misfire in cylinder 6 due to a faulty ignition coil and spark plug. Both the ignition coil and spark plug were replaced. 3. May 12, 2023: The car experienced a drivetrain malfunction and reduced engine alert. The diagnosis indicated multiple issues, including the need to replace the fuel injector, and perform service on the spark plugs, brake pads, and other components. 4. June 7, 2024: The vehicle made an abnormal clicking noise when idle, and there were complaints about the wobble at highway speeds.

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2024-06-10

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2024-06-09
VIN: WBSJF0C5XKB
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary: The contact owns a 2019 BMW M5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact researched the failure and related the failure to an unknown recall. The contact also stated that the vehicle had been repaired prior to owning the vehicle for coolant leaking into the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the unknown recall. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 47,859.

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2024-03-01

ENGINE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2024-03-01
VIN: WBSJF0C54KB
Components: ENGINE
Summary: The coolant reservoir tank leaks causing coolant to destroy the injectors on the engine below below which later causes engine failure. Nearly every BMW M5 owner I know has this issue. My coolant tank has been replaced twice in total 30,000 miles. BMW continues to provide faulty tanks. The last replacement was less than 1200 miles ago and the new tank is already leaking.

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2023-11-14

ENGINE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2023-11-14
VIN: WBSJF0C51KB
Components: ENGINE
Summary: I actively participate in online F90 forums, and it seems like the coolant expansion tank seems to fail for almost all owners (both pre-LCI and LCI). In many cases, it also damages critical engine components underneath the tank and results in expensive repairs. Indeed, because BMW has failed to address this problem, the afternmarket already offers an aluminum billet coolant expansion tank, as well as a coolant expansion catch can that reroutes escaping coolant so as not to damage components located beneath the tank. While interacting with other owners, I learned that these failures continue to fail (including the recently revised part number) and there are several owners that needed the tank replaced multiple times (an owner I interacted with on bimmerpost today is on tank #8). Can you please advise as to BMW’s intent to properly and permanently fix this issue? It's a major design flaw impacting all F90 M5s (ticking time bomb), and I am very surprised to see no official recall and replacement part that properly fixes this critical issue. This issue is not about an individual vehicle, but a manufacturing defect that impacts all F90 M5s. Please share this message with the team responsible for supporting the M5 product and request that they respond on how they are planning to permanently fix this issue. Please understand that this is a serious concern shared by dozens of M5 owners I am in communication with. Waiting for the failure to happen on a given F90 M5 and going to a service center is NOT a viable option since it may already be too late and the damage already done. My car has documentation that proves the coolant expansion tank has failed previously at around 12K miles and affected other parts such as injectors. After less than two weeks of owning the car, the coolant tank has failed again as evidenced by coolant escaping at the tank seam. The car now has slightly over 14K miles.

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2023-09-09

UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2022-02-18
VIN: WBSJF0C58KB
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Summary: Coolant bottles on all F90 BMW M5's have a faulty coolant bottle that BMW refuses to acknowledge. The coolant bottle cracks no matter how many times it's replaced and it leaks coolant down into the injectors causing injector and engine failure.

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2022-09-04

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2022-08-29
VIN: WBSJF0C50KB
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: 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.

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2019 Bmw M5 recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2019 Bmw M5.

2019-12-11

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 M5 and 2020 M8 Gran Coupe, M8 Coupe, and M8 Convertible vehicles. The transmission wiring harness can become damaged, resulting in an electrical short circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit can cause the transmission to shift to neutral resulting in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace any damaged transmission harnesses. All harnesses will be rerouted and secured. These repairs will be performed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 3, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2019-09-27

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

2019-07-03

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 750i xDrive, 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe, M850i xDrive Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5 vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may cause the fuel pump flange to crack, resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Positive 2019 Bmw M5 car reviews

Cristina Aufderhar 2025-01-06

Okay, in my opinion, the M5 is a beautiful car that scored a 10/10 in every aspect. I don't understand why other reviews said it lacks luxury compared to its competitors. It's a BMW, and they are number one in the game. Don't listen to everyone, they might be high as a kite. That's all I wanted to say. Thank you for reading this!
Nicholas Zieme 2024-11-08

I've always been a fan of sleeper supercars, and when I heard that this car had 4-wheel drive, I knew I had to have one. It's fully loaded and excels in reliability, class, acceleration, sound, handling, technology, and fuel economy, all while boasting a 600 horsepower engine. The front seats even have massaging, cooling, and heating features, and the trunk can fit four adults and their luggage. Another great feature is that BMW dealerships are widespread, making it easy to get this beast fixed anywhere. That's what makes it even cooler!
Kennedy Walsh 2024-09-28

I love this car. It's such a joy to drive every day. I've had some amazing daily drivers in the past, like the Porsche 911 Turbo and Audi R8, but I have to say that the 2019 M5 has really won me over. It's the perfect combination of power, luxury, and fun. I highly recommend this 'athlete in a three-piece suit'!
Lowell Herzog 2024-07-07

You're doing great!
Leif Tillman 2024-04-21

I traded in my '13 M5 with 75k miles for a '19 M5 Competition with less than 5k miles. The difference is stunning. The acceleration, handling, and driving characteristics are vastly improved, which I attribute in part to the excellent and adaptive AWD system. It's an excellent daily driver and weekend beast. The optional Bowers & Wilkens audio system is magnificent and also an improvement over the B&O system of the past.

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2019 m5 competition | BMW M5 Forum and M6 Forums

https://www.m5board.com/threads/2019-m5-competition.611849/

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