Buying a used 2020 BMW M5? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2020 M5 drops the fuel pump campaign but keeps the M5 and M8 wiring fault that can cut power, alongside two low-severity backup camera recalls, one of them specific to X3, X4 and 5 Series cars. None carry stop-driving or park-outside instructions. Two unverified NHTSA complaints, with no crashes, fires or injuries, cite the engine twice plus power train and electrical system — areas that loosely echo the wiring recall.
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.
- Confirm the M5/M8 wiring recall was completed by VIN
- Ask about any sudden power loss or electrical warning lights
- Check the backup camera image across several reverse cycles
- 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 2020 BMW M5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| BMW X3, X4 and 5 Series backup camera partly blocked | Back Over Prevention | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
2 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 | 2 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 1 | None found |