- The problem
- 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 Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
- The risk
- If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 BMW M5 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 BMW M5 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2016 for the air bags.
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
2016 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
- 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 such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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BMW M5: every year compared
All M5 years2016 BMW M5 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 BMW M5 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2016 BMW 3 Series | 93 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2016 BMW 3 Series GT | 93 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2016 BMW 3 Series Phev | 93 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2016 BMW 5 Series GT | 83 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2016 BMW 5 Series | 83 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2016 BMW 4 Series | 49 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2016 BMW 2 Series | 18 | 0 | F | 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 2016 BMW M5
Does the 2016 BMW M5 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 BMW M5: air bags (December 2016); child seat (October 2015). 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 2016 BMW M5 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 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 2016 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