Every 2025 BMW M5 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 26V096000
Feb 19, 2026Electrical System:Wiring
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V096000 →Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · NHTSA 24V104000
Feb 12, 2024Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
- Risk
- A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
Full recall details for 24V104000 →
2025 BMW M5 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 BMW M5. BMW has issued at least 42 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Forward Collision Avoidance1
- Unknown Or Other1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (22)
- Engine (12)
- Structure (9)
- Steering (3)
- Unknown Or Other (3)
- Visibility/Wiper (3)
Read BMW M5 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 BMW M5. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Check your M5 by VIN
Not every 2025 BMW M5 is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any BMW dealer.
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