Is the 2001 BMW M5 safe to drive?

The 2001 BMW M5 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 03V421000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

What Happened

The air bag control module is the computer that makes sure your front and side airbags deploy properly. In some cases, this module might malfunction and accidentally trigger the airbags or the safety terminal that connects your car's battery.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, the airbags could deploy unexpectedly and cause serious injury if you're too close. This could also shut down your car's engine by disconnecting the battery starter cable, making it impossible to restart the vehicle.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag control module for free. As soon as you receive the recall notice, schedule an appointment to get this critical repair done to ensure your safety.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #03V421000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 03V421000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?