BMW M5 (2018) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline
BMW recalls 2018 M5 vehicles with potential fuel gauge inaccuracies that could cause stalling and increase crash risk. Owners must have fuel line secured by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An incorrect fuel reading may lead to the vehicle stalling and increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling 2:018 M5 vehicles where the fuel gauge may show more fuel than is actually present, which could cause stalling and increase crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free fix from dealers to prevent this issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224616-bmw-2018-m5-recall-fuel-gauge-inaccuracy-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224616-bmw-2018-m5-recall-fuel-gauge-inaccuracy-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V473000
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“BMW 2018 M5 Recall: Fuel Gauge Inaccuracy Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224616-bmw-2018-m5-recall-fuel-gauge-inaccuracy-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V473000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V473000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fuel level sensor can become stuck against the in-tank fuel line, causing the fuel gauge to show more fuel than is actually present. This may lead to the vehicle stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 BMW M5 vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face increased crash risk due to potential stalling.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2018 BMW M5. The recall covers specific models with the fuel level sensor issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the fix.
Have Fuel Line Secured by Dealer
Dealers will fix the issue for free by securing the in-tank fuel line to prevent sensor contact.
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will secure the in-tank fuel line to keep the fuel line from contacting the fuel level sensor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The fuel level sensor in the fuel tank may become stuck against the in-tank fuel line, causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate amount of fuel.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2018 BMW M5. The recall covers specific models with the fuel level sensor issue.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a free fix at a dealer.
Contact BMW
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V473000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 18V473000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will secure the in-tank fuel line to keep the fuel line from contacting the fuel level sensor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 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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Where this comes from
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 #18V473000 (July 17, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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.
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