2021 BMW M5 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 BMW M5.

20202022
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2021 BMW M5 Problems

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

#11 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1
#21 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

#31 complaints

Fuel System

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 BMW M5.

Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
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Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
1
Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2021 BMW M5

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~312 vehicles.

20V598000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~312 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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2021 BMW M5 — FAQ

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

Is the 2021 BMW M5 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 BMW M5 has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 BMW M5?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Headlight/Taillight Failures (1 complaints); Fuel System (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2021 BMW M5 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 312 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 2021 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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