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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2026 BMW 5 Series.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Electrical
2026-02-19 · campaign 2026-075
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air conditioning system may not have been routed properly. As a result, when the cabin air filter is replaced, the wiring could become damaged by contact with the housing cover and cause a short circuit.
Note: This recall also affects certain 2025-2026 model year M5 sedan and 2025 model year M5 touring models.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, BMW advises not to use the remote heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) or remote engine start features and not to leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the air conditioning system's electrical wiring harness. The dealer will also ensure that the wiring harness is secured properly.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints found for the 2026 BMW 5 Series.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 BMW 5 Series.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 BMW 5 SERIES HYBRID SEDAN 4 DR PHEV AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 BMW 5 SERIES SEDAN 4 DR N/A RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 BMW 5 SERIES SEDAN 4 DR N/A AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 BMW 5 Series version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 530i Sedan 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,650 |
| 530i xDrive Sedan 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,750 |
| 540i xDrive Sedan 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,950 |
| 550e xDrive Sedan 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 28 | 25 | $3,300 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.