The 2007 BMW M5 has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and seat belts. Owners most often flag catastrophic engine failure (e60 v10 s85) — rod bearing failures leading to seized engines; described as one of the least reliable bmw engines ever made. frequency: very frequent.
Safety record for the 2007 model year
6
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 BMW M5 vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
air bags
4
seat belts
1
seats
1
vehicle speed control
1
electrical system
1
Recalls affecting the 2007 M5
electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Campaign 12V126000
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 HA…
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and is heavily influenced by ownership costs. The E60 generation (V10 S85 engine) is universally described as an unreliable "money pit" and "heap of junk" with catastrophic engine failure risks, particularly concernin
Catastrophic engine failure (E60 V10 S85) — Rod bearing failures leading to seized engines; described as one of the least reliable BMW engines ever made. Frequency: very frequent.
Extremely high maintenance/repair costs — Described as an "absolute fortune" to maintain, with reports of $20,000+ spent over 10 years for low-mileage cars; major service bills anticipated as mileage approaches 100,000 km. Frequency: very frequent.
Hybrid system and weight drawbacks (G90) — Numb brake feel due to regen, excessive mass, and electromechanical systems that detract from driver engagement; noted quality control issues like missing door assemblies and non-functional heaters in hybrid mode. Frequency: recurrent.