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2018 BMW m5 Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2018 BMW m5 has 3 recalls, 4 complaints.

3

Recalls

4

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

18V323000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the engine control unit software may cause ...

19V684000

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

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, X...

18V473000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. The fuel level sensor in the fuel tank may become stuck against an in-tank...

Safety Ratings

No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2018 BMW m5.

Top Complaint Categories

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1
ENGINE
1
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 14, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEBMW issued a stop sale on 2017-2023 bmw F90 M5 chassis regarding the expansion tank failure. All veh...
Mar 12, 2024AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSThis is for the front passenger seat only.The idrive system will give an error for the passenger res...
Nov 22, 2022ENGINEThe coolant tank on my 2018 M5 failed causing a coolant leak. This is a highly documented problem on...
May 25, 2018POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI ALMOST HAD A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT IN MY 2 WEEK OLD 2018 M5 ON THE 1-95 HIGHWAY ON THE NIGHT OF MAY 25...