Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 M5 Touring.
The 2026 BMW M5 Touring, the latest iteration of the M5 series, combines a high‑performance powertrain with an automatic S8 transmission. Its single reported owner complaint — categorized under electrical, engine or fuel‑propulsion systems — and the lone recall illustrate a reliability record that remains among the strongest in the M5 lineage. This model year therefore continues the brand’s tradition of delivering practical performance with minimal defect incidence.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 200.8 in |
| Overall width | 77.6 in |
| Overall height | 59.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.5 in |
| Curb weight | 5622 lb |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 50/50 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 11 / 17 / 13 MPGe |
| Electric range | 270 mi |
| Charge time (240V) | 2.0 hr |
| Electric motor | 145 kW PMSM |
| Energy use | 62.0 kWh/100mi |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 104 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 27 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2026 BMW M5 Touring dominate in one area — the electrical system,engine,fuel/propulsion system, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system,engine,fuel/propulsion system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 6 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B120326 | 2026-03-11 | Electrical System | BMW AG is conducting Voluntary Emissions Recall (effective March 11, 2026) on certain… |
| B511424 | 2026-02-09 | Structure | The hood is difficult to close, or may not close |
| B652825 | 2025-12-10 | Electrical System | The vehicle may experience various operational issues with the Multifunction Display such… |
| B652725 | 2025-12-09 | Electrical System | The vehicle may experience various operational issues with the infotainment system such… |
| B066-25 | 2025-11-20 | Engine | Expansion Tank Return |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 11 city / 17 highway / 13 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 270 miles.