2021 BMW M5
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 BMW M5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 18 on record.
2021 BMW M5 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2021 BMW M5 recalls 1
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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear …
Fix: 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.
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.
2021 BMW M5 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2021 BMW M5 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2021 BMW M5 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2021 BMW M5. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 114
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. Showing the 10 most recent of 114.
Under certain driving situations, coolant leaks onto the fuel injectors on cylinder bank (5-8).
Bulletin B170324 · Engine · Jun 2024Under certain driving situations, coolant leaks onto the fuel injectors on cylinder bank (5-8).
Bulletin B170324 · Engine · May 2024BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 15, 2024) on certain Model Year 2018 - 2023 BMW vehicles that were produced between November 7, 2017, and September 9, 2022.
Bulletin B170324 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2024One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Bulletin B630418 · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Bulletin B510819 · Electrical System, Visibility · Jan 2024The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdi…
Bulletin B611305 · Electrical System · Jan 2024At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk) as…
Bulletin B360121 · Steering · Jan 2024A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system,…
Bulletin B160123 · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 2024The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂHU-H: ResetÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàwill be stored in the HU-H3.
Bulletin B610524 · Electrical System, Equipment · Jan 2024SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump noise is heard. See at…
Bulletin B320223 · Steering · Jan 2024Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the M5 AWD. 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.
2021 BMW M5 vehicles on record
2021 BMW M5WBS73CH09NCJ77432
2021 BMW M5WBS83CH02MCG80550
2021 BMW M5WBS83CH06MCH40927
2021 BMW M5WBS81CH070CG43025
2021 BMW M5WBS83CH03MCH09232
2021 BMW M5WBS71CH080CG96571
2021 BMW M5WBS71CH090CG96613
2021 BMW M5WBS83CH03MCH46667
2021 BMW M5WBS81CH06MCG79861
2021 BMW M5WBS71CH090CJ65988
2021 BMW M5WBS81CH000CG61043
2021 BMW M5WBS81CH0X0CH01581
2021 BMW M5WBS81CH05MCG95338
2021 BMW M5WBS73CH00NCJ05972
2021 BMW M5WBS83CH00MCF60777
2021 BMW M5WBS83CH02MCG49153
2021 BMW M5WBS83CH08NCJ26492
2021 BMW M5WBS83CH06MCG37720