BMW M5 recalls and problems
20 recalls and 106 owner complaints for 19 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
20
Complaints
106
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
5
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BMW M5 by year
Most reported BMW M5 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 47 | |
| Engine | 24 | |
| Power Train | 14 | |
| Electrical System | 11 | |
| Seat Belts | 10 | |
| Seats | 7 | |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | |
| Steering | 5 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 |
All BMW M5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-096 | Feb 19, 2026 | 2025–2026 | Electrical System | BMW 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. |
| 24V-104 | Feb 12, 2024 | 2025 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW of North America, LLC. |
| 20V-598 | Sep 30, 2020 | 2020–2021 | Back Over Prevention | BMW 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… |
| 19V-883 | Dec 11, 2019 | 2019–2020 | Electrical System, Power Train | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 M5 and 2020 M8 Gran Coupe, M8 Coupe, and M8 Convertible vehicles. |
| 19V-684 | Sep 27, 2019 | 2018–2020 | Back Over Prevention | BMW 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 M40i… |
| 19V-513 | Jul 3, 2019 | 2019 | Engine, Fuel System, Other | BMW 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. |
| 18V-473 | Jul 17, 2018 | 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. |
| 18V-323 | May 16, 2018 | 2018 | Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. |
| 17V-047 | Jan 20, 2017 | 2001–2002 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT… |
| 16V-914 | Dec 20, 2016 | 2016 | Air Bags | BMW 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… |
| 16V-540 | Jul 19, 2016 | 2015 | Power Train | BMW 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… |
| 15V-718 | Oct 30, 2015 | 2016 | Seats, Child Seat | BMW 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. |
| 15V-318 | May 28, 2015 | 2002–2003 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes… |
| 15V-188 | Mar 31, 2015 | 2013–2014 | Exterior Lighting | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. |
| 13V-407 | Sep 11, 2013 | 2008–2010 | Exterior Lighting | BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. |
| 12V-475 | Sep 28, 2012 | 2013 | Do not driveEngine and Engine Cooling | BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 M5, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible vehicles, manufactured from July 19, 2012, through September 11, 2012. |
| 12V-126 | Mar 26, 2012 | 2006–2010 | Electrical System | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 m5, and model year 2007-2010 m6 vehicles. |
| 03V-421 | Oct 24, 2003 | 2001 | Air Bags | On certain passenger vehicles, a microprocessor in the air bag control module, which activates the front air bags, the side air bags, the front seat safety belt pretensioners, and the battery safety terminal, may have a… |
| 01V-001 | Jan 4, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Tires | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 18-inch tires. |
| 00V-048 | Feb 17, 2000 | 2000 | Exterior Lighting | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW M5?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 BMW M5 has the most reports (39). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW M5 have?
NHTSA lists 20 safety recalls covering BMW M5 model years 2000–2003, 2006–2010, 2013–2016, 2018–2021, 2025–2026.
What are the most common BMW M5 problems?
Owners report air bags, engine, power train problems most often.