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2018 BMW M5

3 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 #18V473000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The fuel tank in your BMW M5 is the part that holds gasoline. In some 2018 models, a sensor inside the tank can get stuck against a fuel line, causing the fuel gauge to show a false reading.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel gauge is wrong, you might not know when you're running low on gas. This could lead to your vehicle stalling on the road, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will secure the fuel line to prevent it from getting stuck, ensuring the fuel gauge shows the correct fuel level. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An incorrect fuel reading may lead to the vehicle stalling and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #18V323000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The software in your BMW M5's engine control unit is like the brain of your car's engine. In some 2018 models, this software can cause the fuel pump to stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump stops, your vehicle will stall, and you'll lose power steering and power brakes. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the chance of a collision.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the engine control unit software for free, which should fix the issue. This repair is on the house, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump stops, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #19V684000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The back-up camera in your vehicle is a system that shows you what's behind you when you're in reverse. In some BMW models, this camera can be adjusted to not show the image, but it remembers that setting.
Risk if Unfixed
If the camera doesn't show you what's behind you, you might not see a pedestrian, another car, or an obstacle when you're reversing, which could cause a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the back-up camera software for free, so you'll get the correct image when you're in reverse. This repair is complimentary, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other BMW M5 Years

2026
1 recall
2025
2 recalls
2021
1 recall
2020
3 recalls
2019
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
2000
2 recalls

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