2014 BMW M5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2014 BMW M5 has a complaint index of 21, ranking 12th of 15 model years, with 2 complaints and 1 recall on record. NHTSA data shows no crashes, fires, or injuries tied to this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 21/100
- #12 of 15 M5 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 2
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16.5
- 14.5 city / 21 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2014 BMW M5 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (100%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (50%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the DCT transmission behaving unpredictably at highway speed after a software change.
- When releasing the throttle to coast, the transmission does not let the car decelerate naturally, creating a dangerous situation.
- This issue was reported at 30,000 miles median mileage at failure.
2014 BMW M5 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V188000Mar 31, 2015Electrical System13,443 vehicles
Exterior lighting
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."
Risk: The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2014 BMW M5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14.5 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 16.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,850
- 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.
2014 compared with other M5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 BMW M5 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2014 M5 has a complaint index of 21, which ranks 12th out of 15 model years, meaning it has fewer reported problems than most other M5 years.
- What problems does the 2014 BMW M5 have?
- NHTSA lists 2 complaints for the 2014 M5, all in the Engine category, including a report of unpredictable DCT transmission behavior at highway speed after a software update, occurring around 30,000 miles.
- Does the 2014 BMW M5 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall (campaign 15V188000) for the electrical system, involving rear reflex reflectors that may not reflect enough light. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2014 M5 compare to other M5 years to avoid?
- The 2014 M5's complaint index of 21 is much lower than the 2006 (100), 2008 (86), 2013 (93), and 2019 (79) model years, all rated Avoid.