BMW M5 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
23 recalls found for the BMW M5 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 105 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW M5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 BMW M5 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 BMW M5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 BMW M5 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 BMW M5 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 BMW M5 | 3 | 8 |
| 2018 BMW M5 | 3 | 6 |
| 2016 BMW M5 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 BMW M5 | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 BMW M5 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 BMW M5 | 2 | 10 |
| 2010 BMW M5 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 BMW M5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 BMW M5 | 2 | 6 |
| 2007 BMW M5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2006 BMW M5 | 1 | 39 |
| 2003 BMW M5 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 BMW M5 | 2 | 6 |
| 2001 BMW M5 | 3 | 4 |
| 2000 BMW M5 | 2 | 4 |
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 BMW M5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 BMW M5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 BMW M5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 BMW M5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 BMW M5 | 1 | 0 |
Has your BMW been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BMW dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.
Newest BMW M5 recalls
- Feb 19, 202626V096000Electrical system58,713 vehiclesBMW I5 EDRIVE40, I7 XDRIVE60 and 7 more models
The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.
- Feb 12, 202424V104000Service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control (ESC)266,716 vehiclesBMW 740i, BMW 760i and 19 more models
Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.
- Sep 30, 202020V598000Back over prevention312 vehiclesBMW 530i, 540i and 5 more models
A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured.
- Dec 11, 201919V883000Electrical system, power train3,012 vehiclesBMW M5, M8 and 1 more model
The transmission wiring harness can become damaged, resulting in an electrical short circuit.
- Sep 27, 201919V684000Back over prevention257,473 vehiclesBMW 530e, BMW 530i and 23 more models
The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is…
- Jul 3, 201919V513000Engine, fuel system, other115 vehiclesBMW 750i, M5 and 3 more models
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.
- Jul 17, 201818V473000Fuel system, gasoline1,645 vehicles2018 BMW M5
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 possibly larger amount of fuel than is…
- May 16, 201818V323000Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline846 vehicles2018 BMW M5
In certain driving conditions, the engine control unit software may cause the fuel pump to stop.