NHTSA Safety Recalls
Bmw M5 Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2021, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 16 model years (2000–2021) the Bmw M5 has 30 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2020 with 3; the cleanest is 2021 with 1.
- Model years
- 16
- Total recalls
- 30
- Worst year
- 2020
- Cleanest year
- 2021
2000–2021
3 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Bmw M5 | 1 | |
| 2020 Bmw M5 | 3 | |
| 2019 Bmw M5 | 3 | |
| 2018 Bmw M5 | 3 | |
| 2016 Bmw M5 | 2 | |
| 2015 Bmw M5 | 1 | |
| 2014 Bmw M5 | 1 | |
| 2013 Bmw M5 | 2 | |
| 2010 Bmw M5 | 2 | |
| 2008 Bmw M5 | 2 | |
| 2007 Bmw M5 | 1 | |
| 2006 Bmw M5 | 1 | |
| 2003 Bmw M5 | 1 | |
| 2002 Bmw M5 | 2 | |
| 2001 Bmw M5 | 3 | |
| 2000 Bmw M5 | 2 |
What gets recalled most on the Bmw M5
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA5
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE4
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES4
- TIRES:SIDEWALL2
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS2
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
- AIR BAGS1
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.