NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 BMW M5 Safety Record
The 2022 BMW M5 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 BMW M5 has not been subjected to federal crash testing. Consequently, no NHTSA star ratings are available for this model year, nor can a Safety Index be computed. The administrative record does present a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band, with zero open recall campaigns. A single owner complaint has been filed, reporting no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. This information reflects the vehicle's regulatory compliance and owner feedback, but does not provide data on crashworthiness.
The 2022 BMW M5 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 BMW M5?
The 2022 BMW M5 has no federal crash-test ratings; NHTSA has not evaluated this model year for structural or restraint performance. Its safety record is administrative, distinguished by the complete absence of recall campaigns. Owners have filed only one complaint with the agency, which does not cite a crash, fire, injury, or death. This lone complaint offers no specific system-level signal, as its component category is listed only as Unknown Or Other. This lack of recall activity and owner-filed complaints results in a Clean burden band classification for the 2022 M5.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 BMW M5 have any recalls?
The 2022 BMW M5 has zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file. No components are named in any recall, and no park-outside or do-not-drive guidance has been issued under this model year's record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 BMW M5?
One owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA against the 2022 BMW M5. That single report falls under the category of Unknown Or Other. It is an unverified consumer allegation and has not been confirmed as a defect by NHTSA or the manufacturer.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 BMW M5?
Before purchasing a specific 2022 BMW M5, run its VIN through the free lookup at nhtsa.gov to verify that no open recall applies to that individual vehicle. A clean model-year record does not guarantee a clean result for every VIN.
- NHTSA has no crash-test result for the 2022 BMW M5 specifically, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2022 BMW M5, meaning no federal corrective action has been mandated for this model year.
- One unverified owner complaint has been reported to NHTSA for this model year, categorized under Unknown Or Other, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths recorded within it.
- Running the specific vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov is the only way to confirm whether any recall, including campaigns that may have been added after this record was compiled, applies to that individual unit.
FAQ2022 BMW M5 safety questions
Was the 2022 BMW M5 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW M5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 BMW M5 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 BMW M5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2022 BMW M5. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW M5 2022.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.