The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V323000·Announced 2018-05-16

BMW M5 Recall Engine Software Fuel Pump Stall Risk

BMW of North America is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles because engine control unit software may cause the fuel pump to stop, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The defect involves a structural vehicle component (fuel pump controlled by software) that causes the vehicle to stall while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. This constitutes a significant injury risk consistent with Severe severity criteria for vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

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

If the fuel pump stops, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit software free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW M5
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System: Software
Hazard
Affected units
846

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • M5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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