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The 2025 BMW M5 has zero owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA.

EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning all-electric, 3L 4-Cyl hybrid, and 4.4L 8-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 27 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 54 MPGe (13–14 MPG on gasoline) with up to 27 miles of electric driving range. All-electric variants deliver up to 94 MPGe with an estimated range of 267 miles. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2025 BMW M5 belongs to the 7th generation (G90/G99) M5 platform spanning model years 2025–2026.

Platform Architecture: 7th Generation (G90/G99) • Production Span: 2025–2026 • Platform Code: CLAR • Lifecycle Note: Initial Launch (2025–2026)
Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 27–27 MPG across 5 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 BMW M5?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
i4 M50 Gran Coupe (19 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 93 MPGe 96 MPGe 94 MPGe 267 mi $800 / yr
i4 M50 Gran Coupe (20 inch wheels) 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 80 MPGe 80 MPGe 80 MPGe 227 mi $950 / yr
X3 M50i xDrive Hybrid 3L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 25 MPG 30 MPG 27 MPG — $2,800 / yr
M5 Sedan Plug-in Hybrid 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 45 MPGe (12 MPG) 57 MPGe (17 MPG) 50 MPGe (14 MPG) 27 mi EV (270 mi total) $5,450 / yr
M5 Touring Plug-in Hybrid 4.4L 8-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 52 MPGe (11 MPG) 57 MPGe (17 MPG) 54 MPGe (13 MPG) 25 mi EV (270 mi total) $5,850 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2025 BMW M5 provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 267 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 BMW M5?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
Hybrid Sedan 4 DR AWD —
Hybrid Wagon 4 DR AWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 BMW M5 models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 BMW M5?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
0
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 BMW M5?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V096000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #24V104000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2025 BMW M5

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 BMW M5

How many safety recalls does the 2025 BMW M5 have?

The 2025 BMW M5 is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 BMW M5?

AutoUtility currently records zero consumer defect complaints on file with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) for the 2025 BMW M5.

A zero-complaint record in federal databases reflects submitted owner filings and does not guarantee the absence of mechanical issues.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2025 BMW M5?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2025 BMW M5 in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2025 BMW M5 get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2025 BMW M5 range from 27 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.