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Model year 2022 · BMW

2022 BMW 5 Series / M5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW 5 Series / M5 — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 530I, 540I, 540I XDRIVE, M550I.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 BMW 5 Series / M5, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V525000August 12, 2026Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
26V056000January 30, 2026Electrical System › Starter Assembly
25V636000September 23, 2025Electrical System › Starter Assembly › RelayPark outside
22V070000February 9, 2022Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Power Train (2)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V525000

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA
August 12, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
27,720 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
540I, 540I XDRIVE, M550I

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle rollaway.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged driveshaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 2, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 2, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V525000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V056000

Electrical System › Starter Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
January 30, 2026
Owner notification
March 27, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
87,394 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
530I

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Toyota Supra, 2022-2023 2 Series Coupe, 2021-2024 5 Series (xDrive), 2021-2022 Z4, 2022-2024 4 Series (Gran Coupe), 2021-2024 4 Series (Convertible and xDrive Convertible), 2021-2023 4 Series (Coupe), 2021-2024 3 Series, 2021-2023 X4, 2021-2024 X3 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all models. The engine starter may overheat and catch fire due to wear on an internal component.

Safety risk

Fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 24, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V056000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V636000

Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Relay

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
September 23, 2025
Owner notification
February 6, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
199,674 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
530I

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 BMW 330i, 2019-2022 BMW Z4, 2020-2022 BMW 530i, X3, X4, Toyota Supra, 2021-2022 BMW 430i, 430i Convertible, and 2022 BMW 230i vehicles. The engine starter relay may corrode, causing the relay to overheat and short circuit.

Safety risk

A short circuit in the starter relay may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov November 14, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V636000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V070000

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
February 9, 2022
Owner notification
April 4, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
530I

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak.

Safety risk

An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge. All of the vehicle population for this recall have been repaired. Owner notification letters were not mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V070000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 13, 2026.