Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 BMW m5 has 2 recalls, 6 complaints.
2
Recalls
6
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
12V126000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES. ...
13V407000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 20...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2008 BMW m5.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2021 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 BMW M5. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARALLEL PARK, THE VEHI... |
| May 19, 2020 | STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | WHILE DRIVING MY BMW M5, THE VEHICLE BECAME MOMENTARILY UNSTABLE WHILE DRIVING ON STATE ROUTE 52 BET... |
| Sep 1, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ALL WIRES LEADING INTO THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE DETERIORATED AND ARE BARE. IT KEEPS SHORTING OUT THE LIGH... |
| Mar 10, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,SEATS,ENGINE | VANOS, ENGINE |
| Oct 30, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE SUNROOF DRAINS OF MY VEHICLE OVERFILL OR CLOG CAUSING WATER TO LEAK IN THE TRUNK AND WHEEL WELL.... |
| Sep 25, 2014 | AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | ON SEPT 25, 2014, I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 BMW M5 AND TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN I WAS HIT FROM TH... |