2009 BMW M5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2009 BMW M5 has 0 complaints on file with NHTSA, a complaint index of 0, and ranks 15th out of 15 model years, the best-scoring year. It has 2 recall campaigns, both for electrical system issues, and no assigned verdict.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #15 of 15 M5 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 13
- 11 city / 17 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2009 BMW M5 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2009 BMW M5 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 13V407000Sep 11, 2013Electrical System134,100 vehicles
Exterior lighting:tail lights
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).
Risk: Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
- NHTSA 12V126000Mar 26, 2012Electrical System367,682 vehicles
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
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.
Risk: Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Remedy: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the battery bolt cable connection as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2012. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
2009 BMW M5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 11 MPG
- Highway
- 17 MPG
- Combined
- 13 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $6,150
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2009 compared with other M5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 BMW M5 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2009 BMW M5, giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest of all 15 model years with data. It has no assigned verdict, but the complaint record is the cleanest in the lineup.
- Does the 2009 BMW M5 have any recalls?
- Yes, two recalls. One covers rear taillight bulb carriers due to increased resistance at the electrical contacts, and the other covers a battery cable bulkhead connector that could loosen over time. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- What year BMW M5 should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2006, 2008, 2013, and 2019 M5 are rated Avoid, with complaint index scores of 100, 86, 93, and 79 respectively. The 2009 model year, by contrast, has a complaint index of 0.
- How is fuel economy on the 2009 BMW M5?
- EPA rates the 2009 M5 at 13 mpg combined (11 city / 17 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $6,150.