RecallPulseUpdated Oct 9, 2026

BMW M5 recalls

17 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 3 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Oct 9, 2026.

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This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

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Latest recalls

Vehicle26V096000 · Feb 19, 2026
2023–2026 BMW M5 — Electrical System recall59K units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 550E Xdrive, BMW 750E Xdrive, BMW I5 EDRIVE40 +more
Vehicle24V104000 · Feb 12, 2024
2023–2025 BMW M5 — Electronic Stability Control (esc) recall267K units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 530I, BMW 550E Xdrive, BMW 740I +more
Vehicle20V598000 · Sep 30, 2020
2020–2021 BMW M5 — Back Over Prevention recall312 units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 530I, BMW 540I, BMW 550E +more
Vehicle19V883000 · Dec 11, 2019
2019–2020 BMW M5 — Electrical System recall3,012 units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW M5, BMW M8, BMW M8 Gran Coupe
Vehicle19V684000 · Sep 27, 2019
2018–2020 BMW M5 — Back Over Prevention recall257K units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 330I, BMW 530E, BMW 530I +more
Vehicle19V513000 · Jul 3, 2019
2019–2020 BMW M5 — Engine recall115 units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 750I, BMW M5, BMW M850I +more
Vehicle18V473000 · Jul 17, 2018
2018 BMW M5 — Fuel System, Gasoline recall1,645 units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW M5
Vehicle18V323000 · May 16, 2018
2018 BMW M5 — Electrical System recall846 units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW M5
Do not driveVehicle17V047000 · Jan 20, 2017
2000–2003 BMW M5 — Air Bags recall230K units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 320, BMW 323, BMW 325 +more
Vehicle16V914000 · Dec 20, 2016
2016–2017 BMW M5 — Air Bags recall3,506 units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 430I, BMW 440I, BMW 528I +more
Vehicle16V540000 · Jul 19, 2016
2015 BMW M5 — Power Train recall956 units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW M5, BMW M6
Vehicle15V718000 · Oct 30, 2015
2016 BMW M5 — Child Seat recall7,162 units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 528I, BMW 535D, BMW 535I +more
Do not driveVehicle15V318000 · May 28, 2015
2002–2006 BMW M5 — Air Bags recall419K units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 325CI, BMW 325I, BMW 325XI +more
Vehicle15V188000 · Mar 31, 2015
2013–2014 BMW M5 — Exterior Lighting recall13K units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 525D Xdrive, BMW 528I, BMW 528XI +more
Vehicle13V407000 · Sep 11, 2013
2008–2010 BMW M5 — Exterior Lighting recall134K units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 528I, BMW 535I, BMW 550I +more
Do not driveVehicle12V475000 · Sep 28, 2012
2013 BMW M5 — Engine And Engine Cooling recall696 units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW M5, BMW M6
Vehicle12V126000 · Mar 26, 2012
2004–2010 BMW M5 — Electrical System recall368K units · BMW OF North America, Llc · also covers BMW 5 Series, BMW 6 Series, BMW M5 +more