BMW M5 recalls
NHTSA's records list 10 safety recalls covering the BMW M5 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2001-2002, 2016, 2018-2021, 2025-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Feb. 19, 2026. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 8, 2026.
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2026 BMW M5 recalls 1
- A/C Wiring Harness May Short-Circuit
Component: electrical system. 58,713 vehicles potentially affected.
2025 BMW M5 recalls 2
- A/C Wiring Harness May Short-Circuit
Component: electrical system. 58,713 vehicles potentially affected.
- Integrated Brake System Malfunction
Component: electronic stability control (esc). 266,716 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 BMW M5 recalls 1
- Rearview Camera Image Obscured/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 312 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 BMW M5 recalls 3
- Rearview Camera Image Obscured/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 312 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Transmission Wiring Harness Can Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 3,012 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 257,473 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 BMW M5 recalls 3
- Transmission Wiring Harness Can Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 3,012 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 257,473 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Pump May Crack and Leak
Component: engine. 115 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 BMW M5 recalls 3
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 257,473 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Gauge may Read Higher than Actual Level
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 1,645 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Fuel Pump
Component: electrical system. 846 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 BMW M5 recalls 1
- Seat Mounted Air Bags may not Deploy
Component: air bags. 3,506 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2002 BMW M5 recalls 1
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
Component: air bags. 230,117 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2001 BMW M5 recalls 1
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator may Rupture
Component: air bags. 230,117 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.