Model year guide

1988 BMW M5

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 BMW M5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1988 BMW M5 — representative photo
Representative photo

1988 BMW M5 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1988 BMW M5 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1988 BMW M5.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Dimensions & weight

Length
189.0 in
Width
66.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Curb weight
3,419 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1988 BMW M5. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

About the BMW M5

The BMW M5 is a high-performance version of the BMW 5 Series automobile developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH, built since 1984 with periodic interruptions. The M5 has continuously been produced in the saloon body style, in some countries also as an estate.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1988 BMW M5 vehicles on record

1988 BMW M5 1988 BMW M5WBSHD910502899607

Other BMW M5 model years

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1988 BMW M5 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1988 BMW M5 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1988 BMW M5. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.