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2018 BMW M5 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 BMW M5, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordSeptember 27, 2019report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2018 BMW M5 recall campaigns

The 2018 BMW M5 report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 19V684000 dated September 27, 2019.
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
September 27, 2019
Potential units
257,473campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: November 8, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 18V473000

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
July 17, 2018
Potential units
1,645campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: An incorrect fuel reading may lead to the vehicle stalling and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: September 14, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 18V323000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
May 16, 2018
Potential units
846campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: If the fuel pump stops, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: June 25, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2018 BMW M5?

The most frequent component groups in 2018 BMW M5 campaign records are Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Electrical System (1), Back Over Prevention (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Electrical System1
Back Over Prevention1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2018 BMW M5 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 3 model-year reports for the BMW M5, spanning 2018–2020; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete BMW M5 model history →