BMW M5 recalls
20 safety recalls for the BMW M5 (model years 2000–2003, 2006–2010, 2013–2016, 2018–2021, 2025–2026), explained in plain English. Pick your year:
All BMW M5 recalls
| Date | Recall | Vehicles | Problem | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | 26V096 | 2024–2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 & 2023–2025 BMW I7 XDRIVE60 + 7 more | Electrical system | 58,713 |
| 2024-02-13 | 24V104 | 2023–2025 BMW 740I & 2023–2025 BMW 760I + 19 more | Stability control | 266,716 |
| 2020-09-30 | 20V598 | 2020–2021 BMW 530I & 2020–2021 BMW 540I + 5 more | Backup camera | 312 |
| 2019-12-12 | 19V883 | 2019–2020 BMW M5 & 2020 BMW M8 + 1 more | Electrical system | 3,012 |
| 2019-09-30 | 19V684 | 2018–2020 BMW 530E & 2018–2020 BMW 530I + 23 more | Backup camera | 257,473 |
| 2019-07-05 | 19V513 | 2020 BMW 750I & 2019 BMW M5 + 3 more | Engine | 115 |
| 2018-07-20 | 18V473 | 2018 BMW M5 | Fuel system | 1,645 |
| 2018-05-21 | 18V323 | 2018 BMW M5 | Fuel system | 846 |
| 2017-01-26 | 17V047 | 2000–2002 BMW 320 & 2000–2002 BMW 323 + 8 more | Airbag ⛔ | 230,117 |
| 2016-12-20 | 16V914 | 2016–2017 BMW 535I & 2017 BMW 430I + 16 more | Airbag | 3,506 |
| 2016-07-19 | 16V540 | 2015 BMW M5 & 2015 BMW M6 | Powertrain & transmission | 956 |
| 2015-10-30 | 15V718 | 2016 BMW 528I & 2016 BMW 535D + 3 more | Seats | 7,162 |
| 2015-05-28 | 15V318 | 2002–2006 BMW 325CI & 2002–2006 BMW 330CI + 10 more | Airbag ⛔ | 419,235 |
| 2015-03-31 | 15V188 | 2013–2014 BMW 528I & 2013–2014 BMW 528XI + 7 more | Lights | 13,443 |
| 2013-09-13 | 13V407 | 2008–2010 BMW 528I & 2008–2010 BMW 535I + 2 more | Lights | 134,100 |
| 2012-09-28 | 12V475 | 2013 BMW M5 & 2013 BMW M6 | Engine ⛔ | 696 |
| 2012-03-26 | 12V126 | 2004–2010 BMW 5 Series & 2004–2010 BMW 6 Series + 2 more | Electrical system | 367,682 |
| 2003-10-30 | 03V421 | 2001 BMW 525I & 2001 BMW 525IA + 8 more | Airbag | 23,000 |
| 2001-01-05 | 01V001 | 2000–2001 BMW M5 & 2001 BMW 740I + 2 more | Tires | 3,167 |
| 2000-02-28 | 00V048 | 2000 BMW 323I & 2000 BMW 328I + 8 more | Lights | 17,700 |
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FAQ
How many recalls does the BMW M5 have?
The BMW M5 has 20 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2000–2003, 2006–2010, 2013–2016, 2018–2021, 2025–2026. The 2001 model year has the most (3).
Are BMW M5 recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)