2026 BMW M5 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2026 BMW M5. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 2026 BMW M5
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system: wiring
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the air conditioning system’s electrical wiring harness and add a retaining strap/bracket to the harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16,…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2026 BMW M5. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 BMW M (M2 Coupe, M2 Coupe CS, M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan, M3 Competition Sedan, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 11–16 / 17–23 |
| Fuel | Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8); Manual 6-spd |
Compare BMW M5 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW M5 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 BMW M5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 BMW M5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 BMW M5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 BMW M5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 BMW M5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 BMW M5 | 2 | 4 |
| 2001 BMW M5 | 3 | 4 |
| 2002 BMW M5 | 2 | 6 |
| 2003 BMW M5 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 BMW M5 | 1 | 39 |
| 2007 BMW M5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2008 BMW M5 | 2 | 6 |
| 2009 BMW M5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 BMW M5 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 BMW M5 | 2 | 10 |
| 2014 BMW M5 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 BMW M5 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 BMW M5 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 BMW M5 | 3 | 6 |
| 2019 BMW M5 | 3 | 8 |
| 2020 BMW M5 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 BMW M5 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 BMW M5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 BMW M5 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 BMW M5 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2026 BMW M5
How do I know if my 2026 BMW M5 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2026 BMW M5; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 26V096000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other BMW models
- X53,154 complaints
- 328I2,578 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.