BMW M5 recalls

23 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the BMW M5, across model years 1989–2026. The latest was received on February 19, 2026.

BMW M5 recalls by model year

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every BMW M5 of a given year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

All BMW M5 recall campaigns

BMW M5 recalls by component

  • Air bags 5
  • Electrical system 4
  • Lighting 3
  • Engine and cooling 3
  • Rear-view camera 2
  • Wheels 1
  • Tires 1
  • Stability and traction control 1
  • Power train 1
  • Fuel system 1
  • Child seat anchors 1

Campaigns are counted once, under the main component NHTSA filed them against.

Other BMW models

Common questions

Does the BMW M5 have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 23 safety recall campaigns for the BMW M5, covering model years 1989–2026. Most involve air bags, electrical system and lighting.

Which BMW M5 model year has the most recalls?

On NHTSA’s records the 2020 BMW M5 has the most campaigns, with 3. A higher count does not by itself mean a less safe vehicle: some campaigns are small compliance fixes, and newer models have had less time to accumulate campaigns.

How do I find out if my BMW M5 is affected?

Choose your model year below to read each campaign, then check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup. Campaigns usually cover a production range, so two cars of the same year can differ.