AI Damage2019 BMW M5: common problems
Owners of the 2019 BMW M5 filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine and cooling. The maker issued 156 service bulletins for this year. We found 2 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 8
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 156
- YouTube repair videos
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 50% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 25% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 25% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 13% of all complaints
- Engine: 4 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 10.
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (13% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4.4 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 8 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The dealer replaced the coolant expansion tank; however, the vehicle experienced a coolant leak two months later. The message "Drivetrain Malfunction" was displayed, and the coolant level was low.
Despite following the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule and having the car serviced at authorized BMW dealerships, I am facing an engine failure that BMW has quoted $44,000 to repair. BMW is only offering $4,000 towards this repair, leaving us with an overwhelming out-of-pocket expense.
The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact researched the failure and related the failure to an unknown recall.
The coolant reservoir tank leaks causing coolant to destroy the injectors on the engine below below which later causes engine failure. Nearly every BMW M5 owner I know has this issue. My coolant tank has been replaced twice in total 30,000 miles. BMW continues to provide faulty tanks.
It's a major design flaw impacting all F90 M5s (ticking time bomb), and I am very surprised to see no official recall and replacement part that properly fixes this critical issue. This issue is not about an individual vehicle, but a manufacturing defect that impacts all F90 M5s.
car went into transmission malfunction and speed was reduced when I was going at high speed. could have caused an accident but luckily I am a good driver so accident was avoided.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,555 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 26% least complained about).
On average one model year of the M5 has 2 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 8, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS)…
The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS) Mat for defects in materials and/or workmanship that causes a false seat occupancy alert to occur has been…
- A turbine-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of…
A turbine-like noise can be heard from the rear axle while deceleration during the first 300 miles of operation when braking from low speed.
- Under certain driving situations, coolant leaks onto the fuel injectors on cylinder bank (5-8)
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 15, 2024) on certain Model Year 2018 - 2023 BMW…
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 15, 2024) on certain Model Year 2018 - 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between November 7, 2017, and September 9, 2022.
- One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met
- The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3)
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- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important…
- At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e
when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk) as seen at the 11 second mark of the…
- SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction
1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump noise is heard. See attached video V32 03 23 2. Humming noise while…
- A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP)…
A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel…
- Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop
NHTSA lists 156 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 BMW M5?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, engine and cooling, powertrain. Total complaints: 8. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: engine failure or replacement (38%), overheating, coolant loss (25%), warning lights, check engine (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 BMW M5?
NHTSA lists 156 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 BMW M5 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.