2000 BMW M5
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
3 of 4 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
While traveling passenger side and driver side air bag deployed without any indication or collision, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-03-24
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-29
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).
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-06-08
Service brakes
1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Electronic stability control
1 of 4 total reports mentions: electronic stability control, most commonly citing automatic (asc).
Show complaint excerpts
Possible brake and / or "Dynamic stability control" Failure resulted in impact with utility pole with rupture of fuel tank and resultant fire and fatality.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-01-03
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2000-05-15Exterior lighting00V048000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. This switch could fail internally, causing it…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch.
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2001-03-10Tires01V001000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 18-inch tires. (18-inch tires are standard equipment on the M5 and optional equipment on the 7-series models). The machine used to mount and…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tires and if damage from the mounting machine is found, the tire will be replaced. Owner notification began March 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an…
Buy-smart checklist
2000 BMW M5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electronic stability control: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V048000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 01V001000 · Tires
FAQ
- Is the 2000 BMW M5 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW M5?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 BMW M5 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.