2025 vs 2026 BMW 5 Series

- 2025
G60 2024–2026 Sold as 530i, 540i xDrive, 550e xDrive
- 2 warnings
- 6 recalls
- 2026
G60 2024–2026 Sold as 530i, 540i xDrive, 550e xDrive
- 2 warnings
- 1 recall

Both years are the same generation, so most of what they offer is shared.

Watch out for

Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

Nothing that 2026 lacks.

Nothing that 2025 lacks.

Controls moved onto the screen All years

What to check: On the test drive, try the climate, media and driving settings through the touchscreen.

Edmunds lists the onscreen controls among the car's drawbacks, and CarGurus says the controls have irked many reviewers and the system is complex to learn.

Edmunds, CarGurus
The integrated brake system recalls All years

What to check: Ask for proof that every brake system recall has been done, and watch for ABS or stability control warnings on the test drive.

NHTSA lists several recalls for the integrated brake system on 2024 and 2025 cars, for faults that can lose power brake assist or stop the ABS and stability control working properly.

NHTSA

24V104000 2024–2025
The integrated brake system can malfunction, losing power brake assist or stopping the ABS and stability control working properly. Dealers replace it. NHTSA
24V714000 2024–2025
The steering spindle can break, making the car harder to steer. Dealers replace its double universal joint. NHTSA
24V870000 2025
The airbag control unit may have been made wrongly, so the airbags may not deploy as intended. Dealers replace it. NHTSA
25V202000 2025
The electrical connection between the starter-generator and the battery may come loose. Dealers inspect and replace the starter-generator and battery cable as needed. NHTSA
26V422000 2024–2025
The integrated brake system can malfunction, losing power brake assist or stopping the ABS and stability control working properly. Dealers inspect it and replace it if needed. NHTSA

Nothing that 2025 lacks.

26V096000 2025–2026
The air conditioning's wiring harness can be damaged when the cabin air filter is changed. Dealers inspect and replace it as needed and add a retaining strap. NHTSA

After 2025, up to and including 2026.

Nothing that 2026 lacks.

Nothing that 2025 lacks.

Engines: 2.0L turbo four-cylinder with a 48-volt mild hybrid Edmunds, CarGurus, a published reference, 3.0L turbo inline-six with a 48-volt mild hybrid Edmunds, CarGurus, a published reference, 3.0L turbo inline-six plug-in hybrid (2025–2026) Edmunds, a published reference
Transmissions: Eight-speed automatic Edmunds, a published reference
Drivetrains: Rear-wheel drive CarGurus, Edmunds, xDrive all-wheel drive CarGurus, Edmunds, a published reference
Body styles: Sedan Edmunds, a published reference
Packages: M Sport Package Edmunds, M Sport Professional Package Edmunds, Premium Package Edmunds, Executive Package Edmunds, Convenience Package Edmunds, Luxury Seating Package Edmunds, Driving Assistance Professional Package Edmunds, a published reference

Nothing that 2026 lacks.

Nothing that 2026 lacks.