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2019 BMW M: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2019 BMW M with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
10
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
4
on record
Fuel economy
24 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$8,500
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 | 24 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 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 |
Recalls
Electrical System › WiringDec 11, 2019 · campaign 19V883000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 M5 and 2020 M8 Gran Coupe, M8 Coupe, and M8 Convertible vehicles. The transmission wiring harness can become damaged, resulting in an electrical short circuit.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraSep 27, 2019 · campaign 19V684000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50
Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Fuel PumpJul 3, 2019 · campaign 19V513000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 750i xDrive, 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe, M850i xDrive Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5 vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may cause the fuel pump flange to crack, resulting in a fuel leak.
Air Bags › Knee BolsterMay 9, 2019 · campaign 19V352000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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 2019 BMW M have?
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (6), transmission & drivetrain (2). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2019 BMW M have?
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2019 BMW M get?
Up to 24 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.