Buying a used 2019 BMW M5? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2019 M5 is the busiest year in this group on both counts. A high pressure fuel pump that can leak and cause fire, and a wiring fault on the M5 and M8 that can cut power, sit above a minor backup camera recall. Eight unverified NHTSA complaints — the most here, though still with no crashes, fires or injuries — concentrate on the engine and engine cooling, with power train and fuel/propulsion mentions alongside.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Get VIN confirmation the high pressure fuel pump recall was done
- Verify the M5/M8 wiring recall repair was completed
- Ask for engine and cooling system repair records
- Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 BMW M5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW high pressure fuel pump can leak and cause fire | Fuel System, Other | critical |
| BMW M5 and M8 wiring fault can cut power | Power Train | high |
| BMW and Toyota Supra backup camera picture can vanish | Back Over Prevention | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
8 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | None found |
| Power Train | 2 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 1 | Yes |