BMW M5 owners have reported 12 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's driveshaft (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
2020 BMW M5 a metal-shavings engine failure at highway speed is a safety event. I had total catastrophic engine failure at less than 50,000 miles. No warning lights, found metal shavings in the engine system and engine needs complete replacement. Read details...
There are no power modifications to my vehicle, I just recently installed a lower mileage engine, along with all of the parts surrounding the engine and transmission (ie clutch, flywheel, throwout bearing, clutch fork, etc). Read details...
2006 BMW M5 with sequential transmission would not enter gear at light, rendering vehicle immobilized. Read details...
Behavior of my car�s dct transmission has created a dangerous situation which almost resulted in an accident for me. I believe this is due to a software change BMW made to the dct transmission. The issue is as follows: -when driving at highway speed, when you release the throttle and let Read details...
For about a 1. 5 months, I have been having major issues with smg. In the morning on startup. I put the car in reverse, it shows (r). I step on the gas and it revs and doesn't do anything. You then hear a loud clunk and it pops back to neutral. Read details...