2026 BMW M5 recalls & problems

The 2026 BMW M5 has 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints0filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 26V096000 · Feb 19, 2026 · 58,713 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 M5 Sportswagon, 2025-2026 M5, 2024-2025 750e xDrive, 2025-2026 550e xDrive, 2023-2025 I7, 2023-2025 7 Series, 2024-2026 i5, and 5 Series vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.

Risk: A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the air conditioning systemâs electrical wiring harness and add a retaining strap/bracket to the harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 13, 2026.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2026 BMW M5 HYBRID SEDAN 4 DR PHEV AWD

Overall	Not Rated
Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2026 BMW M5 HYBRID WAGON 4 DR PHEV AWD

Overall	Not Rated
Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

M5 Sedan Plug-in Hybrid

14mpg combined

City / highway	12 / 19 mpg
Electric range	29 mi
On electricity	47 MPGe · 55 kWh/100 mi
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $5,850/year to fuel

M5 Touring Plug-in Hybrid

13mpg combined

City / highway	11 / 17 mpg
Electric range	25 mi
On electricity	54 MPGe · 62 kWh/100 mi
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $6,300/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.