2025 vs 2026 BMW M5

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.

Integrated brake system recall 2025 One source so far

What to check: Make sure the integrated brake system recall was done.

NHTSA lists a 2025 recall for a brake unit that can lose power assist or stop the antilock brakes and stability control from working properly.

NHTSA

Nothing that 2025 lacks.

Air conditioning harness recall All years

What to check: Make sure the recall for the air conditioning wiring harness was done, especially if the cabin air filter has been changed.

NHTSA lists a recall for a harness that can be damaged when the cabin air filter is replaced, on the 2025 sedan and Touring and the 2026 car.

NHTSA

24V104000 2025
The integrated brake system can fail, losing power assist or stopping the antilock brakes and stability control from working properly. Dealers replace the integrated brake system. NHTSA

Nothing that 2025 lacks.

26V096000 2025–2026
The air conditioning wiring harness can be damaged when the cabin air filter is replaced. Dealers inspect the harness, replace it if needed and add a strap or bracket to hold it. NHTSA

After 2025, up to and including 2026.

Nothing that 2026 lacks.

Nothing that 2025 lacks.

Engines: 4.4L twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid Edmunds, CarGurus
Transmissions: Eight-speed automatic Edmunds, a published reference
Drivetrains: M xDrive all-wheel drive Edmunds, a published reference
Body styles: Sedan Edmunds, a published reference, Touring Edmunds, CarGurus, a published reference
Packages: Driving Assistance Professional Package Edmunds, Executive Package Edmunds, Carbon Package Edmunds, M Driver's Package Edmunds, a published reference

Nothing that 2025 lacks.

Nothing that 2025 lacks.

Reputation: what owners and the press report

Nothing that 2026 lacks.

Nothing that 2025 lacks.

Sought after: The M5 Touring All years

CarGurus calls the choice of sedan or wagon the seventh generation's selling point, and Edmunds counts the Touring's cargo room among its strengths. CarGurus, Edmunds