Vehicle recall 18V323000 · May 16, 2018
2018 BMW M5
In certain driving conditions, the engine control unit software may cause the fuel pump to stop.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the fuel pump stops, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V323000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 16, 2018
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- June 25, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 846
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software; Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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