2010 BMW M5 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 BMW M5.

20082013
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2010 BMW M5 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Airbags

#21 complaints

Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification

#31 complaints

Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 BMW M5.

Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
1
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Recalls for 2010 BMW M5

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~501,782 vehicles.

13V407000Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
~134,100 affected

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-signal, reverse).

12V126000Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
~367,682 affected

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES. THE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECTOR FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE TRUNK FLOOR PANEL, WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE BOLT CONNECTION. AS IT LOOSENS, AN INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AT THIS CABLE CONNECTION IS POSSIBLE AND COULD CAUSE THE CABLE CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT.

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2010 BMW M5 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 BMW M5 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2010 BMW M5 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 BMW M5?
Top reported problems: Airbags (1 complaints); Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification (1 complaints); Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2010 BMW M5 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 501,782 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2010 BMW M5?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full BMW M5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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