BMW M5 recalls
15 recall campaigns since 2013 include the BMW M5. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
By model year
Most recalled parts
Electrical system (3), Air bags (3), Back over prevention (2), Exterior lighting (2), Service brakes, hydraulic (1) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2023–2026 BMW I7 EDRIVE50, I7 XDRIVE60, I5 EDRIVE40 and more recall: Electrical system: wiring
February 19, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 26V-096BMW 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…
- 2023–2025 BMW X7, 530I, 750E and more and 2025 MINI Countryman, Cooper, Cooper S and more recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, electric, control module
February 12, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 24V-104BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles.
- 2020–2021 BMW 530I, X3, X4 and more recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
September 30, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 20V-598BMW 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…
- 2019–2020 BMW M5, M8, M8 Gran Coupe recall: Electrical system: wiring
December 11, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 19V-883BMW 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…
- 2018–2020 BMW X6, 745LE, 530E and more and 2018–2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Phantom and more recall: Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
September 27, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 19V-684BMW 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…
- 2019–2020 BMW X5, M5, M850I and more recall: Engine
July 3, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 19V-513BMW 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…
- 2018 BMW M5 recall: Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly
July 17, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 18V-473BMW 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…
- 2018 BMW M5 recall: Electrical system: software
May 16, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 18V-323BMW 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.
- 2000–2003 BMW 323, 320, 325 and more recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
January 20, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 17V-047 Do not drive6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior…
- 2016–2017 BMW X1 Sav, 550I, M5 and more and 2017 MINI Cooper, Clubman, Cooper S and more recall: Air bags
December 20, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 16V-914BMW 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…
- 2015 BMW M5, M6 recall: Power train: driveline, driveshaft
July 19, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 16V-540BMW 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…
- 2016 BMW 535I, 528I, 535D and more recall: Child seat
October 30, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 15V-718BMW 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…
- 2002–2006 BMW 325XI, 325I, 325CI and more recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
May 28, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 15V-318 Do not drive4i Sports Activity Vehicles. Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with the optional sports steering wheel.
- 2013–2014 BMW 525D Xdrive, Active Hybrid 5, 535I and more recall: Exterior lighting
March 31, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 15V-188BMW 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.
- 2008–2010 BMW 535I, 550I, 528I and more recall: Exterior lighting: tail lights
September 11, 2013 · BMW of North America, LLC · Campaign 13V-407BMW 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…
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the BMW M5 had?
NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the BMW M5, across 16 model years (2001–2026).
Which BMW M5 model year has the most recalls?
The 2020 BMW M5 appears in the most campaigns (3). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my BMW M5 for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.