NHTSA model-year recall report

2013 BMW M5 Recalls

2 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

Urgent NHTSA instruction

Park It advisory found

1 campaign tells owners not to drive affected vehicles. Read the highlighted campaign details below and confirm applicability to your VIN immediately.

Campaign 12V475000

NHTSA campaigns

Affected systems

Urgent advisories

Mar 31, 2015

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is above the BMW M5 average of 1.9 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Exterior Lighting, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2013 BMW M5 recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 15V188000

Exterior Lighting

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Reported Mar 31, 2015

What is recalled

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA Park It instruction

NHTSA campaign 12V475000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Reported Sep 28, 2012

What is recalled

BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 M5, M6 Coupe, and M6 Convertible vehicles, manufactured from July 19, 2012, through September 11, 2012. Due to a manufacturing process error, the tolerance between the engine oil pump's drive shaft and the pump's rotor was not within specification. As a result, the pump's driveshaft could separate from the rotor.

Safety consequence

Separation of the pump's driveshaft from the rotor could lead to a sudden loss of oil pressure causing the possibility of complete engine failure, resulting in an engine stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other BMW M5 model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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2013 BMW M5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 BMW M5 have?

This verified dataset contains 2 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2013 BMW M5. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2013 BMW M5?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology