How many recalls does the 2014 BMW M5 have?

The 2014 BMW M5 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2014 BMW M5 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2014 BMW M5?

Of 4 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2014 BMW M5 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2014 BMW M5 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 13,443 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 15V188000 2015-03-31 13,443 affected

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…

Consequence

The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component

ENGINE

POWER TRAIN

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“My car (a 2014 bmw m5 with only approx. 39k miles) has a known issue with defective fuel injectors (manufactured by bosch, subsequently replaced by an upgraded part). In fact, in 2018 bmw issued me and other owners with an extended warranty for the fuel injectors for 10 years/120,000 miles (see…”

ENGINE · reported 2022-09-07

“Behavior of my car's dct transmission has created a dangerous situation which almost resulted in an accident for me. I believe this is due to a software change bmw made to the dct transmission. The issue is as follows: -when driving at highway speed, when you release the throttle and let the…”

ENGINE · reported 2020-06-21

“Behavior of my car's dct transmission has created a dangerous situation which almost resulted in an accident for me. I believe this is due to a software change bmw made to the dct transmission. The issue is as follows: -when driving at highway speed, when you release the throttle and let the…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2020-06-21

“Behavior of my car's dct transmission has created a dangerous situation which almost resulted in an accident for me. I believe this is due to a software change bmw made to the dct transmission. The issue is as follows: -when driving at highway speed, when you release the throttle and let the…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2020-06-21

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 BMW M5 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.