Vehicle recall 01V001000 · January 4, 2001

BMW M5, 740i and 2 more models

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 18-inch tires.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 18-inch tires. (18-inch tires are standard equipment on the M5 and optional equipment on the 7-series models). The machine used to mount and inflate the tires on the wheels at the assembly plant may have damaged the sidewall of one or more tires. The damaged area could weaken to the point where a sudden loss of air from the tire could occur.
Consequence: Handling and control would be drastically affected increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tires and if damage from the mounting machine is found, the tire will be replaced. Owner notification began March 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Notes: Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 01V001000
Reported to NHTSA: January 4, 2001
Filed by: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Owner notification: March 10, 2001
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,167
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Tires › Sidewall

Recall 01V001000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

BMW 740i (2001): 2001
BMW 740iL (2001): 2001
BMW 750iL (2001): 2001
BMW M5 (2000-2001): 2001, 2000

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