BMW M5 recalls
NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for the BMW M5; the most recent was received 2026-02-19 (Electrical System › Wiring). 3 came with a Do Not Drive or Park Outside warning.
Recalls by model year
| Model year | Campaigns | Do Not Drive / Park Outside |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
All BMW M5 campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V096000 | 2026-02-19 | Electrical System › Wiring | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 M5 Sportswagon, 2025-2026 M5, 2024-2025 750e xDrive, 2025-2026 550e xDrive, 2023-2025 I7, 2023-2025 7 Series, 2024-2026 i5, and 5 Series vehicles. The electrical … |
| 24V104000 | 2024-02-12 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module | BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfun… |
| 20V598000 | 2020-09-30 | Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerform… |
| 19V883000 | 2019-12-11 | Electrical System › Wiring | 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 circui… |
| 19V684000 | 2019-09-27 | Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera | 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, … |
| 19V513000 | 2019-07-03 | Engine | 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 properl… |
| 18V473000 | 2018-07-17 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. The fuel level sensor in the fuel tank may become stuck against an in-tank fuel line, causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate and possibl… |
| 18V323000 | 2018-05-16 | Electrical System › Software | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the engine control unit software may cause the fuel pump to stop. |
| 17V047000 | 2017-01-20 | Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module Do Not Drive | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles… |
| 16V914000 | 2016-12-20 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Ro… |
| 16V540000 | 2016-07-19 | Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft | 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 M… |
| 15V718000 | 2015-10-30 | Child Seat | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child… |
| 15V318000 | 2015-05-28 | Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module Do Not Drive | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2… |
| 15V188000 | 2015-03-31 | Exterior Lighting | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such,… |
| 13V407000 | 2013-09-11 | Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights | BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contac… |
| 12V475000 | 2012-09-28 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine Do Not Drive | BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 M5, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible vehicles, manufactured from July 19, 2012, through September 11, 2012. Due to a manufacturing process error, the tolerance between the engine oil … |
| 12V126000 | 2012-03-26 | Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery › Cables | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 m5, and model year 2007-2010 m6 vehicles. The insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may ha… |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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