2000 BMW M5: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker M5 years.
4 owner complaints, most about air bags. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2000 M5?The 2000 BMW M5 has 4 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electronic stability control.
Safety record for the 2000 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 BMW M5 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other M5 years only. How we score it
Is 2000 a good year for the M5?
Across the 19 M5 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 124 (2006). With 4 complaints, the 2000 M5 sits about the same as the model's median of 4.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2000 M5
tires:sidewall
Campaign 01V001000VEHICLE 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 INFLATE THE TIRES ON THE WHEELS AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE SIDEWALL OF ONE OR MORE TIRES. THE DAMAGED AREA COULD WEAKEN TO THE POINT WHERE A SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE COULD OCCUR.
exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Campaign 00V048000VEHICLE 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 TO REMAIN EITHER IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS ON" POSITION.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and is heavily influenced by ownership costs.
Owner insights cover all generations of the M5. See the full M5 owner picture and every model year.
Other M5 model years
Compare every M5 year side by side to see how 2000 ranks against the rest.
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