CarRecallWatchThe 2018 BMW M5 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (3 reports).
2018 BMW M5 recalls
Rear-view camera image can be turned off, raising crash risk
The rear-view camera display on these vehicles can be adjusted so the backup camera image no longer appears, and the system keeps that setting the next time the car is put in reverse.
Fuel gauge may read too high, risking sudden stalling
The fuel level sensor inside the fuel tank can become stuck against a fuel line, so the fuel gauge may show more fuel than is actually left in the tank.
Engine Software May Stop Fuel Pump, Causing Stalls
In certain driving conditions, the engine control unit software may cause the fuel pump to stop operating.
Most common 2018 BMW M5 problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
The passenger seat occupancy sensor, an electrocapacitive mat (ecm), is defective on a large number of cars on the g30/fop platform including mine. This leads to intermittent sensor faults which cause an airbag warning.
I had gotten into a head on collision in January. My insurance had refused to cover me because I had only been insured for a month. Now Iâm trying to get it fix out of pocket. Iâm finding out about more repairs needed ASAP. My engine might be gone.
BMW issued a stop sale on 2017-2023 bmw F90 M5 chassis regarding the expansion tank failure. All vehicles should be affected by the recall. My current vehicle is experiencing the issues stated on the recall notice. Expansion tank is failing and causing coolant to seep into engine bay
The coolant tank on my 2018 M5 failed causing a coolant leak. This is a highly documented problem on the forums and mine needed replacement at 22k miles. The bigger issue is the location of the tank because the coolant leaks on the ignition coils and fuel injectors causing failures later. My coils and spark plugs needed replacement along with the tank. This is unacceptable and BMW needs to address this issue.
This is for the front passenger seat only.The idrive system will give an error for the passenger restraint system and will mention there is a seat belt issue and turn off the airbag. This is intermittent and will happen with or without a passenger. I contacted BMW about it but because it is not presently acting out, they won't do anything about it unless I want to just start paying for new parts and do "exploratory" surgery on it trying to resolve this. Unacceptable as this has been happening for a couple of years and is a danger because of it happens during an accident it could prove fatal.
2018 BMW M5 questions
Does the 2018 BMW M5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 BMW M5: Rear-view camera image can be turned off, raising crash risk; Fuel gauge may read too high, risking sudden stalling; Engine Software May Stop Fuel Pump, Causing Stalls. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 BMW M5?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (3), Air Bags (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 BMW M5 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.