2021 BMW M5 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 3
Latest campaign: Sep 30, 2020

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	1	Sep 30, 2020	20V598000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 30, 2020Latest campaign


Sep 30, 202020V598000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V598000 What's wrong 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V598000 · Sep 30, 2020

Sep 30, 202020V598000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V598000

What's wrong: 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: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 20V598000 · Sep 30, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component3

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

3Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Fires
Engine	1	33	0
Power train	1	33	1
Electrical system	1	33	1
Fuel/propulsion system	1	33	1
Exterior lighting	1	33	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“BMW Federal Emissions Recall Campaign - Delivery Stop: Replace Coolant Expansion Tank [B170324] The manufacturer's recall remedy replaces a defective, heat-compromised plastic coolant reservoir with an identical plastic…”
Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771370
Power train
“Car catch on fire and explode it with 2 ocupantes inside”
Filed 06/24/2024 · ODI 11596199
Exterior lighting
“The reverse backup lights and camera image is so dim and limited as be unusable and very unsafe when backing up at night in darkness. Dealer service could not fix as designed in!”
Filed 01/01/2021 · ODI 11385992

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2021 BMW M5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 BMW M5 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2021 BMW M5. The most recent, 20V598000 (reported September 30, 2020), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 BMW M5?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 3 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 BMW M5?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.

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