Model year 2023 · BMW

2023 BMW 5 Series / M5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 BMW 5 Series / M5. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 5 SERIES, 530I, 540I, 540I XDRIVE, M550I.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 BMW 5 Series / M5, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V525000	August 12, 2026	Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
26V056000	January 30, 2026	Electrical System › Starter Assembly
23V821000	December 6, 2023	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Systems involved: Power Train (2) · Electrical System (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V525000

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA: August 12, 2026
Owner notification: Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 27,720 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 540I, 540I XDRIVE, M550I

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged driveshaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V525000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V056000

Electrical System › Starter Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: January 30, 2026
Owner notification: March 27, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 87,394 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 530I

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

Safety risk

Fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V056000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V821000Manufacturer no. Toyota - 23TA14

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Report received by NHTSA: December 6, 2023
Owner notification: January 26, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 552 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 5 SERIES

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.

Safety risk

Transmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V821000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 13, 2026.