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2009 BMW M5

2 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-signal, reverse).

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 134,100 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V407000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Park outside Electrical system

Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle is not in use.

The insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection. As it loosens, an increase in electrical resistance at this cable connection is possible and could cause the cable connection to overheat.

What to do: Park away from your house, garage or anything that could catch fire, until it is repaired.

Free repair · 367,682 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V126000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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