Component of the TOM (translocase of outer membrane) receptor complex responsible for the recognition and translocation of cytosolically synthesized mitochondrial preproteins. TOM5 is involved in insertion of preproteins into the TOM40 translocation pore. Forms part of the TOM (translocase of outer membrane) complex that consists of at least 7 different proteins (TOM5, TOM6, TOM7, TOM20, TOM22, TOM40 and TOM70). Outer membrane-anchored. Belongs to the Tom5 family.