2021 BMW M5 recalls and problems

The 2021 BMW M5 has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2021 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 18 M5 model years — 12th most.

1recalls

3complaints

0crashes

1fires

0injuries

400median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Back Over Prevention

Sep 30, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V598000 · 312 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy & notes

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2021 vs. other BMW M5 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 BMW M5 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2021 BMW M5, the latest from Sep 30, 2020 (back over prevention). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 BMW M5?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), engine (1), exterior lighting (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.