2026 BMW M5 recalls and problems

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

2025 Bmw M5
Pictured: a 2025 model; the 2026 may differ in details. Photo: 2025 Bmw M5 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2026 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Feb 19, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V096000 · 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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2026 vs. other BMW M5 years

2000: 4 complaints20002001: 4 complaints2002: 6 complaints20022003: 3 complaints2006: 39 complaints2006392007: 6 complaints2008: 6 complaints20082010: 1 complaints2013: 10 complaints20132014: 2 complaints2015: 3 complaints20152016: 1 complaints2018: 6 complaints20182019: 8 complaints2020: 2 complaints20202021: 3 complaints2022: 1 complaints20222025: 1 complaints20251

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Questions

Does the 2026 BMW M5 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 BMW M5, the latest from Feb 19, 2026 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 BMW M5?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 BMW M5.