BMW M5 2001
The 2001 BMW M5 has a 4.9 L engine. It gets 15 MPG combined (12 city, 19 highway), per the EPA. 3 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints are on record.
Specs
| Cylinders | 8 |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Manual · 6 speeds |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel (RWD) |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 4,780 × 1,800 × 1,430 mm (188.2 × 70.9 × 56.3 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm (111.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,825 kg (4,023 lb) |
| Body style | Compact Cars |
Dimensions and weight: Canada's official specifications (NHTSA vPIC).
For sale in United States
Fuel economy (MPG)
🇺🇸 Local dataRecalls
Consequence · Remedy
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Consequence · Remedy
UNEXPECTED DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG(S) COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF AN OCCUPANT IS TOO CLOSE TO THE DEPLOYING AIR BAG(S). IN ADDITION, THE BATTERY SAFETY TERMINAL MAY ALSO BE ACTIVATED. IF THAT HAPPENS, THE STARTER CABLE WOULD BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE BATTERY, AND THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER10, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Consequence · Remedy
HANDLING AND CONTROL WOULD BE DRASTICALLY AFFECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRES AND IF DAMAGE FROM THE MOUNTING MACHINE IS FOUND, THE TIRE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Common problems
4 reports🇺🇸 Local dataReported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW M5. WHILE PARKED, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V421000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VIN WAS NOT AVA…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW M5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V421000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAI…
HI, I PURCHASED A PAIR OF MICHELIN PS2 HIGH PERFORMANCE TIRES FOR $600 FROM TIRERACK.COM AND NOTICED THAT THE LATERAL TREAD / GROVES ARE BLOCKED WITH EXCESS RUBBER THROUGHOUT BOTH TIRES. THEY WERE INSTALLED ON 12/06/2008. I RECEIVED DOCUMENTATION FROM ANOTHER TIRE MANUFACTURER THAT STATES THE LATERAL GROVES PLAY AN…
WHILE DRIVING AT VERY LOW SPEED SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
Questions
- What engine does the 2001 BMW M5 have?
- The 2001 BMW M5 has a 4.9 L engine.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2001 BMW M5?
- It gets 15 MPG combined (12 city, 19 highway), per the EPA.
- Does the 2001 BMW M5 have recalls?
- 3 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Air Bags (2017-01-20).
- What are the common problems of the 2001 BMW M5?
- 4 owners have filed complaints, most often about Air Bags.
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