Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2000 BMW M5 peaked in 2023, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2000 BMW M5
Sedan, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Mar 24, 2000 to Nov 29, 2023.
Recall campaigns covering this model year221k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints4Below the median 2000 sedan
Severity index50.02000 sedans average 12.3
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
75% of complaints about the 2000 BMW M5 name airbags
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 2000 BMW M5
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01V-001 | Jan 4, 2001 | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 18-inch tires | Tires | 3,167 | Part replacement |
| 00V-048 | Feb 17, 2000 | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles | Lighting | 17,700 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2000 BMW M5
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 29, 2023Failure Nov 28, 2023Alpharetta, GAAir bags
The original airbag in my vehicle was replaced with a Takata airbag at some point (prior to my ownership) that is subject to recall, but the dealer will not replace because my VIN was not part of the recall. I have removed the airbag to verify that the part number matches the recall. It is silly to recall a part 15+ years after production and use a VIN as a means to identify affected drivers. Perhaps as a starting point, but it will never encompass all affected drivers, as parts are frequently replaced as vehicles age. The parts were sold by the vehicle manufacturer and are installed in a working vehicle. Those should be the only requirements to get a replacement, especially as it relates to a potentially lethal defect.
NHTSA complaint 11557521 - Filed Jun 8, 2023Failure Jan 1, 202280,000 milesHarwich, MAAir bags
The contact owns a 2000 BMW M5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V047000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer denied the repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V047000 (Air Bags) due to the steering wheel not being the original steering wheel. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
NHTSA complaint 11526047 - Filed Jan 3, 2006Failure Jan 11, 200445,000 milesMendham, NJAutomatic (asc), Service brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrashFire1 killed
POSSIBLE BRAKE AND / OR "DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL" FAILURE RESULTED IN IMPACT WITH UTILITY POLE WITH RUPTURE OF FUEL TANK AND RESULTANT FIRE AND FATALITY. *JB
NHTSA complaint 10146737 - Filed Mar 24, 2000Failure Mar 24, 2000Handover, MAFrontal1 injured
WHILE TRAVELING PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OR COLLISION, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 859163
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
10 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- B510819 Jan 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. - B340714 Oct 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material- - B662419 Sep 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. - B170222 Sep 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the S63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166). - B122917 Dec 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module. - SIB-33-01-02 Jul 1, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: A GRINDING NOISE IS COMING FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL DURING SLOW CORNERING. WHEN TURNING A SLIP/STICK EFFECT IS CREATED ON THE LINING AND STEEL DISCS INCORPORATED IN THE DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH CAUSES A GRINDING NOISE. *RM - SIB-63-02-01 Aug 1, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM - SIB-16-02-09 Dec 1, 2009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. IN SOME CASES… - 110106 Mar 1, 2006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
S85 ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND OIL SERVICE INFORMATION. *AK - 360100 May 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT TIRES. **MR
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.