The 2026 BMW M5 has zero owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign on file with NHTSA. EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3L 6-Cyl hybrid and 4.4L 8-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 27 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 54 MPGe (13–14 MPG on gasoline) with up to 29 miles of electric driving range. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2026 BMW M5 belongs to the 7th generation (G90/G99) M5 platform spanning model years 2025–2026.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 27 MPG (3 variants • PHEV up to 54 MPGe)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
27MPG
3 EPA certified variants (3L 6-Cyl hybrid and 4.4L 8-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations)
Reported Complaints
0
0 submitted complaints
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2026 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
X3 M50 Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 25 MPG 30 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / yr
M5 Sedan Plug-in Hybrid 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 41 MPGe (12 MPG) 57 MPGe (19 MPG) 47 MPGe (14 MPG) 29 mi EV (280 mi total) $5,450 / yr
M5 Touring Plug-in Hybrid 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 52 MPGe (11 MPG) 57 MPGe (17 MPG) 54 MPGe (13 MPG) 25 mi EV (270 mi total) $5,850 / 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.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2026 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
HYBRID SEDAN 4 DR PHEV AWD —
HYBRID WAGON 4 DR PHEV 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 2026 BMW M5 models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 BMW M5?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
0
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 2026 BMW M5?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V096000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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, 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.
View all 2026 BMW M5 recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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.