NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 BMW M5 Safety Record
The 2023 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 2023 BMW M5 has not undergone federal crash testing by NHTSA. Consequently, this model year carries no star ratings nor a computed Safety Index from the agency. Its federal record shows a Clean recall-and-complaint burden band, with zero open recalls. A single unverified owner complaint is on file. The absence of crash-test data means no federal assessment of its safety performance is available.
The 2023 BMW M5 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls for that model year, and falls in the 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 2023 BMW M5?
The 2023 BMW M5 presents a notably sparse federal safety record. No recalls have been issued for this model year, indicating an absence of manufacturer-initiated or NHTSA-mandated defect campaigns. A single owner complaint is on file, referencing the vehicle's structure and an unclassified category. This complaint, an unverified allegation, reports no associated harm. The absence of recalls and the singular, unverified complaint place the 2023 M5 in the "Clean" burden band, reflecting a low volume of federal safety actions and reported concerns for this specific year. No crash-test data is available for the 2023 M5 or any adjacent model years within our data set. The "Clean" designation is a record-based observation, not a substitute for crash-test performance data.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 BMW M5 have any recalls?
The 2023 BMW M5 has zero NHTSA recalls on file for this model year. There are no recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive notices associated with this year in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 BMW M5?
One unverified owner complaint has been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The alleged components are Structure and an Unknown or Other category. The complaint involves no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 BMW M5?
Before purchase, run the specific vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open safety recalls are attached to that individual unit. A clean model-year record does not guarantee a specific vehicle has no outstanding recall.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 BMW M5, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recalls are on file for the 2023 BMW M5, with no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories issued for this year.
- One unverified consumer complaint has been reported to NHTSA for this model year, alleging a concern in the Structure component, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths recorded in connection with it.
- The 2023 BMW M5 sits in the Clean burden band based on its recall and complaint record, but that designation reflects federal safety actions and reported concerns only and is not a crash-safety rating.
FAQ2023 BMW M5 safety questions
Was the 2023 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 2023 BMW M5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 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 2023 BMW M5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2023 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 2023.
- 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.