Every 2018 BMW M5 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 19V684000
Sep 27, 2019Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles.
The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
- Risk
- The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Full recall details for 19V684000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 18V473000
Jul 17, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. The fuel level sensor in the fuel tank may become stuck against an in-tank fuel line, causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate and possibly larger amount of fuel than is actually available.
- Risk
- An incorrect fuel reading may lead to the vehicle stalling and increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V473000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 18V323000
May 16, 2018Electrical System:Software
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the engine control unit software may cause the fuel pump to stop.
- Risk
- If the fuel pump stops, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V323000 →
2018 BMW M5 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW M5. BMW has issued at least 208 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine3
- Air Bags2
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
- Power Train1
- Seat Belts1
- Seats1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (80)
- Equipment (77)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (16)
- Steering (16)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (15)
- Engine (11)
Read BMW M5 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW M5. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The passenger seat occupancy sensor, an electrocapacitive mat (ecm), is defective on a large number of cars on the g30/fop platform including mine. This leads to intermittent sensor faults which cause an airbag warning.”
2018 BMW M5Jun 9, 2026 · IL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11743092
“I had gotten into a head on collision in January. My insurance had refused to cover me because I had only been insured for a month. Now I'm trying to get it fix out of pocket. I'm finding out about more repairs needed ASAP. My engine might be gone.”
2018 BMW M5Apr 4, 2026 · NE
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11729136
“BMW issued a stop sale on 2017-2023 bmw F90 M5 chassis regarding the expansion tank failure. All vehicles should be affected by the recall. My current vehicle is experiencing the issues stated on the recall notice. Expansion tank is failing and causing coolant to seep into engine bay”
2018 BMW M5Jun 17, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11594879
“The coolant tank on my 2018 M5 failed causing a coolant leak. This is a highly documented problem on the forums and mine needed replacement at 22k miles. The bigger issue is the location of the tank because the coolant leaks on the ignition coils and fuel injectors causing failures later.”
2018 BMW M5Apr 26, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11585423
“This is for the front passenger seat only.The idrive system will give an error for the passenger restraint system and will mention there is a seat belt issue and turn off the airbag. This is intermittent and will happen with or without a passenger.”
2018 BMW M5Mar 12, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11577017
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