The 2022 BMW M5 has 1 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and zero open safety recall campaigns recorded in the federal database. The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 1 reports (100% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 9 certified vehicle configurations spanning all-electric and 4.4l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 17 to 20 MPG combined. All-electric variants deliver up to 96 MPGe with an estimated range of 270 miles. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2022 BMW M5 belongs to the 6th generation (F90) M5 platform spanning model years 2018–2023.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 1 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Other / Uncategorized (1 / 100%)
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 17–20 MPG (9 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
17–20MPG
9 EPA certified variants (all-electric and 4.4l 8-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
1
1 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
0
0 open safety recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 BMW M5?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
i4 M50 Gran Coupe (19 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 94 MPGe 98 MPGe 96 MPGe 270 mi $800 / yr
i4 M50 Gran Coupe (20 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 79 MPGe 80 MPGe 80 MPGe 227 mi $950 / yr
M550i xDrive Sedan 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
X5 M50i 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $4,200 / yr
X6 M50i 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $4,200 / yr
M5 CS Sedan 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $4,450 / yr
M5 Sedan 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $4,450 / yr
M5 Competition Sedan 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $4,450 / yr
X7 M50i 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $4,450 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2022 BMW M5 provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 270 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 BMW M5?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR AWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 BMW M5 models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 BMW M5?

Summary of 1 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
1
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 BMW M5?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW M5.

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Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.