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 without warning, cutting drive power while the vehicle is moving.
The remaining two recalls both involve the rearview camera. In one, a portion of the camera image can be partially obscured, shrinking the visible area behind the vehicle. In the other, the camera display can fail to show any image at all when reversing. Both conditions reduce the driver's ability to see pedestrians, cyclists, or obstacles directly behind the car when backing up. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the underlying camera issue, and both represent the same general failure point across separate remedy efforts.
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.
