Model year 2019 · BMW

2019 BMW 5 Series / M5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 BMW 5 Series / M5 — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on July 8, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 530E, 530E IPERFORMANCE, 530E XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE, 530I, 540I, M5, M550I.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 BMW 5 Series / M5, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V441000	July 8, 2026	Electrical System › Starter Assembly › RelayPark outside
19V883000	December 11, 2019	Electrical System › Wiring
19V684000	September 27, 2019	Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
19V513000	July 3, 2019	Engine
18V652000	September 20, 2018	Equipment › Electrical

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Engine (1) · Equipment (1) · Fuel System, Other (1) · Power Train (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V441000

Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Relay

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: July 8, 2026
Owner notification: September 30, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 29,119 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 530E IPERFORMANCE, 530E XDRIVE IPERFORMANCE

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 530e xDrive, 2017-2019 740Le xDrive, 2018-2020 530e iPerformance, 2016-2018 330e iPerformance vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

Safety risk

A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V441000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V883000

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA: December 11, 2019
Owner notification: February 7, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,012 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 BMW 5 Series / M5: January 30, 2019 – October 30, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: M5

Components: Electrical System › Wiring; Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

An electrical short circuit can cause the transmission to shift to neutral resulting in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V883000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V684000

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA: September 27, 2019
Owner notification: November 8, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 257,473 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 BMW 5 Series / M5: May 2, 2018 – September 2, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: 530E, 530I, 540I, M5, M550I

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V684000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V513000

Engine

Report received by NHTSA: July 3, 2019
Owner notification: August 27, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 115 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 BMW 5 Series / M5: October 15, 2018 – April 5, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: M5

Components: Engine; Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V513000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V652000

Equipment › Electrical

Report received by NHTSA: September 20, 2018
Owner notification: February 22, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,501 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 BMW 5 Series / M5: March 15, 2018 – August 17, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: 530E

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.

Safety risk

An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V652000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 9, 2026.