2021 BMW M5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 BMW M5
The 2021 BMW M5 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2021 BMW M5
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2021 BMW M5, potentially affecting up to 312 vehicles.
Recall 20V598000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
| 312 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the...
Consequence: If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall began November 18, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 BMW M5
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 BMW M5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Car catch on fire and explode it with 2 ocupantes inside
Car catch on fire and explode it with 2 ocupantes inside
Car catch on fire and explode it with 2 ocupantes inside
THE REVERSE BACKUP LIGHTS AND CAMERA IMAGE IS SO DIM AND LIMITED AS BE UNUSABLE AND VERY UNSAFE WHEN BACKING UP AT NIGHT IN DARKNESS. DEALER SERVICE COULD NOT FIX AS DESIGNED IN! I BELIEVE SAME SYSTEM USED ON ALL 2021 SERIES 5 CARS. LEFT CAR AT DEALER WITH FOBS AS I AM REFUSING THE CAR CANCELLING SALE AS HIDDEN DEFECT UNSAFE AND NOT FIXABLE PER DEALER SERVICE MGR. ATTACHED PHOTOS ARE ACTUALLY BRIGHTER THAN WHAT DRIVER SEES. VIEW IS FROM MY GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY TO BACKUP. RED TINT IS BREAK LIGHTS STRONGER THAN WEAK BACKUP LIGHTS ALL VERY ABNORMALLY DIM WITH VERY RESTRICTED ILLUMINATED VIEW.
Safety Rating for the 2021 BMW M5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 BMW M5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 BMW M5
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 BMW M5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B613322 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Due to a software error, Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) and Remote Support are currently not possible. Additionally, the Integrated Owner's Handbook cannot be displayed.
B510221 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
AIR DUCT COVER LOOSE OR MISSING: Prolonged high-speed driving can cause movements of the fender, causing the air duct to become loose.
B511218 — STRUCTURE
TRIM STRIP IS LOOSE OR DETACHED FROM ROOF: The roof trim strip may be loose or detached. The roof trim strip adhesive was not sufficient.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 BMW M5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW M5
- 2016 BMW M5 — 1 complaint
- 2018 BMW M5 — 7 complaints
- 2019 BMW M5 — 10 complaints
- 2020 BMW M5 — 1 complaint
- 2021 BMW M5 (current)
- 2022 BMW M5 — 1 complaint
- 2025 BMW M5 — 2 complaints
- 2026 BMW M5 — 0 complaints