Model year guide

2017 BMW M5

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 BMW M5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2017 BMW M5 — representative photo
Representative photo

2017 BMW M5 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 BMW M5 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2017 BMW M5.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 323

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 323.

EMISSIONS RECALL 25E-A02: PROGRAM CONTROL UNITS

Bulletin B120425 · Electrical System · Jun 2025

One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.

Bulletin B630418 · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2024

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

Bulletin B510819 · Electrical System, Visibility · Jan 2024

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 information for the dealer on how to handle “di…

Bulletin B611305 · Electrical System · Jan 2024

Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-

Bulletin B340714 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2023

?The sunroof will not operate in either direction.

Bulletin B540521 · Visibility, Structure · Aug 2023

?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.

Bulletin B520121 · Seats · Aug 2023

?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction.

Bulletin B320223 · Steering · Aug 2023

Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed. The following fault codes are stored during a vehicle test: 80419A - Left high-beam headlight: Short circuit and/or 8041A5 - light outputs: Number of permitted short circuit c…

Bulletin B630821 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting · Jun 2023

The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still. The vent outlet temperatures vary by 25 degrees Fahrenheit or more (38 F to 60 F +) without changing any climate control settings.

Bulletin B640821 · Visibility · Jun 2023

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the M550I. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the BMW M5

The BMW M5 is a high-performance version of the BMW 5 Series automobile developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH, built since 1984 with periodic interruptions. The M5 has continuously been produced in the saloon body style, in some countries also as an estate.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2017 BMW M5 vehicles on record

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2017 BMW M5 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 BMW M5 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2017 BMW M5. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.