- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.
- The risk
- If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
Vehicle safety record
1992 BMW M5 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1992 BMW M5 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 1998 for the cooling system.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical M5 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1992 BMW M5 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.
- The risk
- If this happens, the contact ring wiring could eventually break. The air bag readiness indicator lamp (srs or airbag) in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the air bag would not deploy in the event of a frontal impact vehicle collision.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the locking tab with one of a different design.
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No complaints about the 1992 BMW M5 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW M5: every year compared
All M5 years1992 BMW M5 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 BMW M5 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1992 BMW 325I | 74 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 525I | 18 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 318 | 16 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 525 | 14 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 318I | 8 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 318IS | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 318IC | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 525IA | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1992 BMW M5
Does the 1992 BMW M5 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1992 BMW M5: cooling system (August 1998); frontal (July 1996). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1992 BMW M5 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1992 BMW M5 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW M5 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which BMW M5 years have the most complaints?
2002 (19), 2003 (18). See every BMW M5 year compared.
What should I do if my 1992 BMW M5 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data