Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 M5.
The 2026 BMW M5 is a high-performance sedan equipped with an S8 automatic transmission, and while full specifications for this model year remain limited, early reliability data shows just one owner complaint filed to date, with that single report citing concerns across the electrical system, engine, and fuel/propulsion system along with one recall on record; when placed in the context of the model's complaint history from 1990 to 2022, which ranged from a low of just 1 complaint in 2010 to a high of 123 in 2006, this latest model year enters the market with a notably minimal complaint footprint, though it will require additional time and mileage accumulation to establish a statistically meaningful reliability profile.
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 | 59.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.5 in |
| Curb weight | 5534 lb |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 52/48 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 12 / 19 / 14 MPGe |
| Electric range | 280 mi |
| Charge time (240V) | 2.0 hr |
| Electric motor | 145 kW PMSM |
| Energy use | 55.0 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 |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The provided year-by-year federal record contains no NHTSA entry for 2026, so the 2026 BMW M5 cannot be directly compared with the years immediately before or after it in this dataset. Across the recorded generations, complaints and technical service bulletins rose sharply in the early-to-mid-2000s—peaking at 123 complaints and 105 TSBs in 2006—then trended broadly downward, with 2021 and 2022 showing the lowest combined activity at 1–2 complaints, 0–1 recalls, and 51–114 TSBs. For the target year itself, the record shows only a single top complaint area grouped under Electrical System, Engine, and Fuel/Propulsion System, plus zero crash and zero fire complaints; the data does not specify any root cause. Because 2026 sits outside the historical federal arc and is represented by just one complaint, it cannot be reliably placed on the generation’s reliability curve. The concrete takeaway is that this is not yet a data-supported year to buy used: prospective buyers should wait for additional federal filings or verify warranty and dealer service history before committing.
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 12 city / 19 highway / 14 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 280 miles.