BMW M5 (2018) recall — Electrical System
BMW recalls 2018 M5 vehicles with potential fuel pump stalling in certain driving conditions. Owners will receive free software updates to prevent crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the fuel pump stops, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling 2018 M5 vehicles that may stall due to a fuel pump issue, which could lead to crashes. Owners must get a free software update from dealers to fix the problem. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224615-bmw-2018-m5-recall-fuel-pump-stalling-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224615-bmw-2018-m5-recall-fuel-pump-stalling-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V323000
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“BMW 2018 M5 Recall: Fuel Pump Stalling Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224615-bmw-2018-m5-recall-fuel-pump-stalling-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V323000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V323000).
Why it’s dangerous
In certain driving conditions, the engine control unit software can cause the fuel pump to stop. This leads to vehicle stalling, which increases crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 BMW M5 vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles in specific conditions may face stalling risks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. The recall started on June 25, 2018, and BMW will notify owners.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to get notified about the recall and schedule a software update.
Get Software Update
Dealers will provide a free software update for the engine control unit to fix the fuel pump issue.
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Questions people ask
Why is my 2018 BMW M5 being recalled?
The engine control unit software may cause the fuel pump to stop in certain driving conditions, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if you own a 2018 BMW M5; the recall began on June 25, 2018.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
No specific deadline is mentioned; BMW will notify owners and dealers will update the software free of charge.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V323000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 18V323000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V323000 (May 16, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.