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2000 BMW M5

2 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #00V048000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
What Happened
The brake lamp switch in your vehicle controls the brake lights when you press the brake pedal. It's a safety switch that could fail and get stuck in the 'off' or 'on' position.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your brake lights might not turn on when you press the pedal, or they could stay on all the time, even when your foot is off the brake. This could be a safety issue, especially at night or in low-light conditions.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the brake lamp switch and replace it with a new one if necessary – and the repair is free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE CONTROLLED BY A SWITCH ACTIVATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS SWITCH COULD FAIL INTERNALLY, CAUSING IT TO REMAIN EITHER IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS ON" POSITION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WITH AN IMPROVED SWITCH.
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High Priority #01V001000 Plain English
Component

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
What Happened
The sidewall of your tire is the part that keeps its air from leaking out. In some 18-inch tires on your M5 or 7-Series, a machine at the factory may have damaged the sidewall, making it more likely to lose air suddenly.
Risk if Unfixed
If a tire loses air suddenly, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a serious crash. Driving could become extremely difficult, and you might not be able to stop or steer safely.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect your tires and replace any damaged ones for free. If you've already taken your vehicle in and haven't received the repair, contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117 to follow up.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 18-INCH TIRES. (18-INCH TIRES ARE STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON THE M5 AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON THE 7-SERIES MODELS). THE MACHINE USED TO MOUNT AND INFLATE THE TIRES ON THE WHEELS AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE SIDEWALL OF ONE OR MORE TIRES. THE DAMAGED AREA COULD WEAKEN TO THE POINT WHERE A SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE COULD OCCUR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
HANDLING AND CONTROL WOULD BE DRASTICALLY AFFECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRES AND IF DAMAGE FROM THE MOUNTING MACHINE IS FOUND, THE TIRE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
TIRES
1 recall

Other BMW M5 Years

2026
1 recall
2025
2 recalls
2021
1 recall
2020
3 recalls
2019
3 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
1 recall
2014
1 recall
2013
2 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
1 recall
2006
1 recall
2003
1 recall
2002
2 recalls
2001
3 recalls

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