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Bmw M5 Recalls

There are currently 7 safety recalls out on the Bmw M5. To find out whether your car is affected, you'll need to find your car's VIN number.

How to find your VIN

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel.

You can read the number by looking through the windshield. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations:

  • Front of the engine block. This should be easy to spot by opening the bonnet, and looking at the front of the engine.
  • Front of the car frame, near the container that holds windshield washer fluid.
  • Rear wheel well. Try looking up, directly above the tyre.
  • Inside the driver-side doorjamb. Open the door, and look underneath where the side-view mirror would be located if the door was shut.
  • Driver-side doorpost. Open the door, and look near the spot where the door latches, not too far from the seatbelt return.
  • Underneath the spare tyre.
VIN Location Diagram

If you still can't locate the VIN, try consulting your vehicle manual. Or, call a dealership or the manufacturer and request guidance.

Step 2 - See if your car is affected
  • Announcement date:
    22/08/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/257
    Car Build Date:
    23/06/2022 - 24/06/2022
    Concern:
    Screw Connections Of Some Seats And Seatbelts May Not Have Been Properly Tightened During Vehicle Production
    Defect:
    Screw connections of some seats and seatbelts may not have been properly tightened during vehicle production.
    Remedy:
    : Inspect and ensure all affected seats and belts are correctly secured and tightened to specification.
  • Announcement date:
    29/12/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/442
    VIN start:
    WBS82CH060CJ67263
    VIN end:
    WBS82CH0X0CJ32208
    Car Build Date:
    26/10/2021 - 02/12/2021
    Concern:
    The Material Quality Of The Screws Used For Seat Belts And Rear Seats May Not Be To Specifications.
    Defect:
    The material quality of seat and seatbelt screws may not be according to specification.
    Remedy:
    On the affected vehicles the screws will be replaced in specific locations on the seat belts or rear seats.
  • Announcement date:
    03/02/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/443
    VIN start:
    WBSJF01070BS92552
    VIN end:
    WBSJF020X0CD22073
    Car Build Date:
    04/02/2019 - 24/09/2019
    Concern:
    Incorrect Routing Of The Gearbox Wiring Harness
    Defect:
    An incorrect routing of the gearbox wiring harness could lead to wiring harness damage
    Remedy:
    On the affected vehicles the transmission wiring harness will be reworked
  • Announcement date:
    24/07/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/369
    VIN start:
    WBSJF02000BW65283
    VIN end:
    WBSJF02000BW65283
    Car Build Date:
    20/02/2019 - 20/02/2019
    Concern:
    The Flange Of The High Pressure Fuel Pumps May Not Have Been Attached To The Cylinder Head Correctly
    Defect:
    The flange of the HPFP may not have been attached to the cylinder head according to specifications.
    Remedy:
    Both High Pressure Fuel Pumps will be replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    10/08/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/215
    VIN start:
    WBSJF02070GA02704
    VIN end:
    WBSJF02000GA03371
    Car Build Date:
    16/01/2018 - 24/05/2018
    Concern:
    Distance Between Sensor And In-tank Fuel Line Could Be Too Small
    Defect:
    The fault affects the fuel level sensor within the fuel tank.The distance between the sensor and an in-tank fuel line could be too small which could allow the sensor to contact the fuel line and in some cases become stuck. If the fuel sensor becomes stuck the fuel gauge in the instrument cluster displays a larger amount of fuel than is actually in the tank. Therefore the tank could become empty leading to the engine stalling without prior warning.
    Remedy:
    On the affected vehicles the fuel line supply unit system will be reworked.
  • Announcement date:
    24/05/2012
    Recalls number:
    R/2012/039
    Car Build Date:
    01/02/2007 - 30/04/2010
    Concern:
    Risk Of Fire
    Defect:
    The positive battery cable routed from the vehicle battery to the engine bay consists of one cable in the luggage compartment and one cable in the underbody. Both cable are connected by a screw connection and covered by a plastic cover. In single cases the plastic cover may have been fitted incorrectly during the vehicle production. Over time an incorrectly fitted cover could cause the screw connections to come loose leading to an increased resistance also humidity may affect the connection and cause high resistance and drop in current. This can lead to the vehicle not starting and in extreme cases the connection could over heat leading to the possibility of a fire in the luggage area.
    Remedy:
    The clips on the battery will be checked the cover replaced and sealed.
  • Announcement date:
    24/05/2012
    Recalls number:
    R/2012/039
    Car Build Date:
    01/02/2005 - 31/12/2009
    Concern:
    Risk Of Fire
    Defect:
    The positive battery cable routed from the vehicle battery to the engine bay consists of one cable in the luggage compartment and one cable in the underbody. Both cable are connected by a screw connection and covered by a plastic cover. In single cases the plastic cover may have been fitted incorrectly during the vehicle production. Over time an incorrectly fitted cover could cause the screw connections to come loose leading to an increased resistance also humidity may affect the connection and cause high resistance and drop in current. This can lead to the vehicle not starting and in extreme cases the connection could over heat leading to the possibility of a fire in the luggage area.
    Remedy:
    The clips on the battery will be checked the cover replaced and sealed.
Step 3 - Contact your nearest dealer

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