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2019 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 #19V883000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The transmission wiring harness in your vehicle is a critical electrical connection that helps your car shift gears smoothly. In certain M5 and M8 models, this harness can get damaged, causing problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring harness is damaged, it could cause your transmission to suddenly shift into neutral while driving, which means you'll lose power and control of your vehicle. This could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace any damaged wiring harnesses, reroute them, and secure them properly, all at no cost to you. You'll get a notification, and the repair will begin on February 3, 2020. If you have questions, you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 M5 and 2020 M8 Gran Coupe, M8 Coupe, and M8 Convertible vehicles. The transmission wiring harness can become damaged, resulting in an electrical short circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short circuit can cause the transmission to shift to neutral resulting in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace any damaged transmission harnesses. All harnesses will be rerouted and secured. These repairs will be performed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 3, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Critical #19V513000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The high-pressure fuel pump in your vehicle is a critical part that delivers fuel to your engine. It might not have been properly attached, which could cause a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump flange cracks, you could experience a fuel leak. This could lead to a fire if there's an ignition source nearby, posing a serious risk.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty high-pressure fuel pump with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 750i xDrive, 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe, M850i xDrive Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5 vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may cause the fuel pump flange to crack, resulting in a fuel leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. 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 connected to a display screen that shows you what's behind your car when you're reversing. Unfortunately, a software issue might cause the screen to stop showing the image, even if you change the setting back to normal.
Risk if Unfixed
If the camera image is missing, you might not be able to see what's behind your vehicle when you're reversing, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the camera software for free, so you can rely on your back-up camera to show you what's behind your vehicle. Just schedule an appointment when 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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POWER TRAIN
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other BMW M5 Years

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

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