There have been 15 safety recalls for the BMW M5. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the BMW M5.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 BMW 320, 2001 BMW 320, 2002 BMW 320, 2000 BMW 323, 2001 BMW 323, 2002 BMW 323, 2000 BMW 325, 2001 BMW 325, 2002 BMW 325, 2000 BMW 330, 2001 BMW 330, 2002 BMW 330, 2001 BMW 525, 2002 BMW 525, 2001 BMW 530, 2002 BMW 530, 2001 BMW 540, 2002 BMW 540, 2000 BMW M3, 2001 BMW M3, 2002 BMW M3, 2001 BMW M5, 2002 BMW M5, 2001 BMW X5, 2002 BMW X5, 2003 BMW X5 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: 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 vehicles, and 2001-2003 x5 3. 0i, x5 4. 4i, and x5 4. 6is vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 BMW 430I, 2017 BMW 440I, 2016 BMW 528I, 2016 BMW 535D, 2016 BMW 535I, 2017 BMW 535I, 2016 BMW 550I, 2017 BMW 640I, 2017 BMW 650I, 2017 BMW I3, 2017 BMW I8, 2017 BMW M4, 2016 BMW M5, 2017 BMW M6, 2017 BMW X1 Sav, 2017 Mini Clubman, 2017 Mini Cooper, 2017 Mini Cooper S, 2017 Rolls-royce Dawn |
| Component: AIR BAGS |
| Recall Summary: 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, rolls-royce dawn, Mini clubman cooper, clubman cooper s, cooper all4, cooper s all4, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Due to the improper weld, the driveshaft may fracture and fail, causing loss of drive to the rear wheels and a loss of propulsion. Additionally, if the car is turned off and exited without the parking brake applied, the car may roll. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 BMW M5, 2015 BMW M6 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Recall Summary: 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 m6 convertibles manufactured September 8, 2014, through December 4, 2014, and ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 BMW 528I, 2016 BMW 535D, 2016 BMW 535I, 2016 BMW 550I, 2016 BMW M5 |
| Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 BMW 325CI, 2003 BMW 325CI, 2004 BMW 325CI, 2005 BMW 325CI, 2006 BMW 325CI, 2002 BMW 325I, 2003 BMW 325I, 2004 BMW 325I, 2005 BMW 325I, 2002 BMW 325XI, 2003 BMW 325XI, 2004 BMW 325XI, 2005 BMW 325XI, 2002 BMW 330CI, 2003 BMW 330CI, 2004 BMW 330CI, 2005 BMW 330CI, 2006 BMW 330CI, 2002 BMW 330I, 2003 BMW 330I, 2004 BMW 330I, 2005 BMW 330I, 2002 BMW 330XI, 2003 BMW 330XI, 2004 BMW 330XI, 2005 BMW 330XI, 2002 BMW 525I, 2003 BMW 525I, 2002 BMW 530I, 2003 BMW 530I, 2002 BMW 540I, 2003 BMW 540I, 2002 BMW M3, 2003 BMW M3, 2004 BMW M3, 2005 BMW M3, 2006 BMW M3, 2002 BMW M5, 2003 BMW M5, 2003 BMW X5 |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: 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, 2002-2003 m5, 540i, 525i sedan, and 530i sedans, and 540i and 525i sportswagons, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 BMW 525d Xdrive, 2013 BMW 528I, 2014 BMW 528I, 2013 BMW 528XI, 2014 BMW 528XI, 2013 BMW 535I, 2014 BMW 535I, 2013 BMW 535XI, 2014 BMW 535XI, 2013 BMW 550I, 2014 BMW 550I, 2013 BMW 550XI, 2014 BMW 550XI, 2013 BMW Activehybrid 5, 2013 BMW M5, 2014 BMW M5 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Summary: 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. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 BMW 528I, 2009 BMW 528I, 2010 BMW 528I, 2008 BMW 535I, 2009 BMW 535I, 2010 BMW 535I, 2008 BMW 550I, 2009 BMW 550I, 2010 BMW 550I, 2008 BMW M5, 2009 BMW M5, 2010 BMW M5 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: 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. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Separation of the pump's driveshaft from the rotor could lead to a sudden loss of oil pressure causing the possibility of complete engine failure, resulting in an engine stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 BMW M5, 2013 BMW M6 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 m5, m6 coupe, and m6 convertible vehicles, manufactured from July 19, 2012, through September 11, 2012. Due to a manufacturing process error, the tolerance between the engine oil pump's drive shaft and the pump's rotor was not within specification.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 BMW 5 Series, 2005 BMW 5 Series, 2006 BMW 5 Series, 2007 BMW 5 Series, 2008 BMW 5 Series, 2009 BMW 5 Series, 2010 BMW 5-series, 2004 BMW 6 Series, 2005 BMW 6 Series, 2006 BMW 6 Series, 2007 BMW 6 Series, 2008 BMW 6 Series, 2009 BMW 6 Series, 2010 BMW 6 Series, 2006 BMW M5, 2007 BMW M5, 2008 BMW M5, 2009 BMW M5, 2010 BMW M5, 2007 BMW M6, 2008 BMW M6, 2009 BMW M6, 2010 BMW M6 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: 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. The insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 20, 2017 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 230,117 |
| Dec. 20, 2016 | Air Bag | 3,506 |
| Jul. 19, 2016 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft | 956 |
| Oct. 30, 2015 | Seats:mid/rear Assembly | 7,162 |
| May. 28, 2015 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 419,235 |
| Mar. 31, 2015 | Exterior Lighting | 13,443 |
| Sep. 11, 2013 | Exterior Lighting:tail Lights | 134,100 |
| Sep. 28, 2012 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 696 |
| Mar. 26, 2012 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 367,682 |
| Oct. 24, 2003 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 23,000 |
| Jan. 4, 2001 | Tires:sidewall | 3,167 |
| Feb. 17, 2000 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 17,700 |
| Aug. 4, 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 340,000 |
| Jul. 1, 1996 | Air Bags:frontal | 75,000 |
| Dec. 17, 1990 | Wheels:cap/cover/hub | 480 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2016 BMW M5 | 2 |
| 2015 BMW M5 | 1 |
| 2014 BMW M5 | 1 |
| 2013 BMW M5 | 2 |
| 2010 BMW M5 | 2 |
| 2009 BMW M5 | 2 |
| 2008 BMW M5 | 2 |
| 2007 BMW M5 | 1 |
| 2006 BMW M5 | 1 |
| 2003 BMW M5 | 1 |
| 2002 BMW M5 | 2 |
| 2001 BMW M5 | 3 |
| 2000 BMW M5 | 2 |
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1 |
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1 |
| 1993 BMW M5 | 1 |
| 1992 BMW M5 | 2 |
| 1991 BMW M5 | 3 |
| 1990 BMW M5 | 1 |
| 1989 BMW M5 | 1 |