BMW M5 vs Infiniti M45
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | BMW M5 | Infiniti M45 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 152 | 372 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2025 | 2003–2010 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2003 |
| Best model year | 2019 | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 4 |
| Fires reported | 10 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 5 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.4% | 2.4% |
BMW M5 by year
What breaks
Airbags
47
30.9%
Engine & Cooling
26
17.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
13
8.6%
Electrical System
10
6.6%
Seat Belts
10
6.6%
Seats
7
4.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
3.9%
Other & Unspecified
6
3.9%
Infiniti M45 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
114
30.6%
Engine & Cooling
75
20.2%
Electrical System
37
9.9%
Airbags
28
7.5%
Seats
26
7.0%
Steering
25
6.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
12
3.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
2.4%