2014 BMW M5: common problems and reliability

· F10M

An average M5 year.

2 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.

Should I buy a 2014 M5?

The 2014 BMW M5 has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. Owners most often flag oil and coolant consumption.

Safety record for the 2014 model year

2
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 BMW M5 vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other M5 years only. How we score it

Is 2014 a good year for the M5?

Across the 19 M5 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 124 (2006). With 2 complaints, the 2014 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

engine
2
power train
1
vehicle speed control
1

Recalls affecting the 2014 M5

exterior lighting

Campaign 15V188000

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 number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What owners report on the F10M M5

Owners of the F10M M5 describe it as a fast, comfortable, and practical super sedan that is an excellent highway car and a strong all-rounder, with one owner calling it a "rock solid vehicle" even at stage 2 tune.

  • RecurrentOil and coolant consumption
  • RecurrentInjector failure
  • RecurrentValve cover gasket leaks
  • IsolatedClutch failure when power is increased
  • IsolatedTiming chain problems

Owner insights for the F10M M5. Read the full F10M owner report.

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