Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 M5.
The 2025 BMW M5 pairs its performance legacy with an eight-speed automatic transmission designated S8, and early reliability indicators are sparse but notable: a single owner complaint filed — citing areas categorized as "Unknown or Other" and "Forward Collision Avoidance" — alongside two recalls. Across the M5's documented complaint history from 1990 through 2022, the model has ranged dramatically, peaking at 123 complaints for the 2006 model year and bottoming out at just one in 2010. The 2025 falls outside that tracked window, yet its near-clean complaint slate so far suggests it is aligning closer to the model's best years than its worst, though the pair of recalls means it is not yet a confirmed outlier for long-term reliability.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 11425A33C43. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 11425A33C43 |
| Engine air filter | 13715A05DA1 alt 13715A05DA0 |
| Spark plug | 12120057704 |
| Cabin air filter | 64115A547D8 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 188.2 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in |
| Curb weight | 5049 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63 / 64.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 48/52 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 12 / 17 / 14 MPGe |
| Electric range | 270 mi |
| Charge time (240V) | 4.0 hr |
| Electric motor | 145 kW PMSM |
| Energy use | 59.0 kWh/100mi |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 98 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 13 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the M5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | PHEV Sedan (M Driver’s Pack) 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 145-kW 14.8-kWh | 3.00 sec | 10.90 sec | 717 hp | AWD |
| 2025 | PHEV Sedan 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 145-kW 14.8-kWh | 3.10 sec | 11.10 sec | 717 hp | AWD |
| 2025 | PHEV Touring (M Driver’s Pack) 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 145-kW 14.8-kWh | 3.10 sec | 11.00 sec | 717 hp | AWD |
| 2025 | PHEV Touring (M Driver’s Pack) 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 145-kW 14.8-kWh | 3.20 sec | 11.20 sec | 717 hp | AWD |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 1,200 mi.
| At 1,200 mi | Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2025 BMW M5 exhibits minimal federal record activity, featuring only 1 complaint in the "Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance" category alongside zero crash or fire complaints. Across this generation's data arc, complaint and recall volumes peaked historically in 2006 with 123 complaints and 8 recalls, followed by a secondary spike in 2019 with 8 complaints and 3 recalls. In the years immediately preceding 2025, the record shows a distinct downward trend—falling to just 1 complaint and 0 recalls by 2022—which places the 2025 model at the lowest end of this declining curve. Because the data does not specify the root cause of the 2025 forward collision avoidance complaint, it remains an isolated anomaly rather than a confirmed systemic issue. Given the historically low complaint volume and an absence of recorded recalls, the 2025 M5 represents a statistically strong and low-risk year to purchase.
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 36 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B120326 | 2026-06-18 | Electrical System | Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units… |
| B651426 | 2026-06-04 | Electrical System | The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes… |
| B520725 | 2026-06-04 | Seats | The decorative trims on the head restraints ofthe driver’s seat and front passenger… |
| B240126 | 2026-04-17 | Electrical System | A possible “jerking” motion may arise when using the Parking Maneuver Assistant in purely… |
| B610324 | 2026-04-09 | Electrical System | Gen 5 BEV/PHEV vehicles may set the Combined Charging Unit (CCU) in programming abort due… |
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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NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 12 city / 17 highway / 14 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 270 miles.