This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 BMW M5.
17 mpg combined
13.8 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2020 BMW M5 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the transmission wiring harness, which can short circuit and cause the transmission to drop into neutral, cutting drive power and raising the risk of a crash.
The remaining two recalls both involve the rearview camera. In one, the camera display can go blank entirely while reversing, leaving the driver with no rear image. In the other, a portion of the rearview image may be partially obscured, reducing visibility behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may be slightly obscured in certain areas, limiting rear visibility and not meeting federal safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and reprogram it with updated software if needed.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission wiring harness can become damaged, causing an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace damaged harnesses and reroute and secure all harnesses at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The backup camera display can be adjusted to hide the rear view image, and the vehicle remembers this setting when put in reverse, leaving the screen blank.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the backup camera software at no cost to restore the display functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
