1998 BMW M5
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 BMW M5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1998 BMW M5 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1998 BMW M5 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1998 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.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 10
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
Bulletin B340714 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2023SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
Bulletin B122917 · Equipment · Dec 2017S85 ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND OIL SERVICE INFORMATION. *AK
Bulletin 110106 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2006VARIOUS INFORMATION REGARDING DEACTIVATION OF AIRBAGS. *YC
Bulletin 72 08 97 · Air Bags · Feb 1998SUBJECT ON TANK VENTILATION LEAK COUPLERS. *YC
Bulletin 04 01 98 · Feb 1998EXPERIENCING AN INTERMITTENT MOMENTARY EVENT WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT IMMEDIATLELY RETURN. MODELS BUILT PRIOR TO 3/97 *DB*YC
Bulletin 34 01 98 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 1998NEW EVAPORATIVE (CHARCOAL) CANISTER PURGE LINE. ALL E38 AND E39 MODELE INTRODUCED INTO PRODUCTION APPROXIMATELY 3/97 *DB*YC
Bulletin 16 04 97 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 1998CONDITION WITH BRAKE PAD WARNING STAYS ILLUMINATED AFTER BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT. *YC
Bulletin 62 01 98 · Service Brakes, Air · Feb 1998INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES ON THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER. *YC
Bulletin 66 02 97 · Jan 1998SITUATION WITH THE TENSION ROD TEST GAUGE. *YC
Bulletin 04 17 97 · Equipment · Jan 1998Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the M5. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
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.