15 NHTSA safety recalls cover the BMW M5, across model years 2006–2026. 1 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any BMW dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your M5 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the BMW M5 model years, the 2013 drew the most owner complaints (10).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each BMW M5 model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | no data |
| 2007 | 1 | no data |
| 2008 | 2 | no data |
| 2009 | 2 | no data |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | no data |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 10 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | no data |
| 2018 | 3 | 6 |
| 2019 | 3 | 8 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | no data |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
BMW recalls certain 2025 750e xDrive vehicles due to potential fire risk from damaged AC wiring. Dealers will replace wiring harnesses and add straps free of charge. Affected vehicles have VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov starting April 13, 2026.
BMW recalls certain 2023-2025 I5 vehicles for potential brake system failure that could increase crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free brake system replacement.
BMW recalls 2020 M5 vehicles with potential rearview camera image obstruction, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for software update by November 18, 2020.
BMW recalls 2019-2020 M5 and M8 models for potential transmission short circuits causing loss of propulsion and crash risk. Free repairs to be done by dealers starting February 3, 2020.
BMW recalls 2020 Z4s with back-up camera display issues that may increase crash risk. Owners must update software to prevent rear view image from disappearing.
When the BMW M5 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW M5; the most reported area is engine. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
We have 15 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the BMW M5, covering model years 2006–2026. The most recent was issued Feb 19, 2026 (Electrical System).
The 2020 BMW M5 has the most, with 3 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Electrical System (3), Back Over Prevention (2), Power Train (2), Exterior Lighting (2).
1 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any BMW dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires BMW to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized BMW dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.