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2015 BMW M: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2015 BMW M with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
8
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
5
on record
Fuel economy
25 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$8,160
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.4 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 mpg |
Recalls
Air Bags › Side/WindowApr 24, 2024 · campaign 24V288000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which
Child SeatNov 18, 2019 · campaign 19V823000
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system.
Structure › Frame And MembersSep 9, 2016 · campaign 16V653000
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.
Power Train › Driveline › DriveshaftJul 19, 2016 · campaign 16V540000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW M5 sedans manufactured September 4, 2014, through December 4, 2014, 2015 M6 coupes manufactured September 3, 2014, through December 3, 2014, 2015 M6 convertibles manufactured September 8, 2014, through December 4, 2014, and 2015 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles manufactured September3, 2014, through December 4, 2014. The affected vehic
Power Train › Driveline › DriveshaftNov 23, 2015 · campaign 15V782000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4 Coupe vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to September 11, 2015, and 2015-2016 M4 Convertible vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to August 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft with a slip-joint that may not have been filled with grease. A
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Other years of the BMW M
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2015 BMW M have?
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (2), brakes (1), electrical system (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2015 BMW M have?
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2015 BMW M get?
Up to 25 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.