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US recalls (4)
Electrical system: wiring
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 and remedy
Risk: A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Exterior lighting
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 228i Gran Coupe, 228i xDrive Gran Coupe, and M235i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with rear lights that may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A rear taillight, brake light, or rear turn signal light that functions improperly, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 2, 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 March 27, 2026.
Seat belts: rear/other, retractor
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 2 Series Gran Coupe, X1, X2, and Mini Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The housing pin in the rear (left and/or right) seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production, resulting in the retractor not locking the seat belt as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A damaged seat belt retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear (left and/or right) seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov December 12, 2025.
Electrical system: wiring, power distribution module/ipdm
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 M4 and 430i vehicles. The positive battery cables may not be properly connected to the power distribution box, resulting in an engine stall and a fire.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash and a fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace cables and power distribution box as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2025. 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 November 17, 2025.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints found for the 2026 BMW M.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 BMW M.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 BMW M2 COUPE 2 DR N/A RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 BMW M3 SEDAN 4 DR N/A RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 BMW M3 SEDAN 4 DR N/A AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE C N/A RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE C N/A AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 BMW M4 COUPE 2 DR N/A RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 BMW M4 COUPE 2 DR N/A AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 BMW M5 HYBRID SEDAN 4 DR PHEV AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 BMW M5 HYBRID WAGON 4 DR PHEV AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 BMW M version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| M2 Coupe 3.0 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| M2 Coupe 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| M2 Coupe CS 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| M235 xDrive Gran Coupe 2.0 L Automatic (AM-S7) | 24 | 33 | 27 | $3,050 |
| M240i Coupe 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
| M240i xDrive Coupe 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
| M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| M3 Competition Sedan 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| M3 Sedan 3.0 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| M340i Sedan 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,850 |
| M340i xDrive Sedan 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,850 |
| M4 Competition Coupe 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
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