Model year 2026 · Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars, Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons

2026 BMW M: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 BMW M at 13–19 mpg combined across 12 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

13–19

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as M4, M5.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2026 BMW M recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 BMW M, newest first.

Electrical system: Wiring

NHTSA 26V096000 Reported Feb 19, 2026
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Units affected
58,713 (estimate)
Problem
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
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Wiring: Power distribution module/ipdm and 1 more component

NHTSA 25V643000 Reported Sep 25, 2025
Filed by
BMW of North America, LLC
Components
Electrical system: Wiring: Power distribution module/ipdm; Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: Cables
Units affected
4 (estimate)
Problem
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
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 BMW M fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2026 BMW M EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
M2 Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/19 mpg—$4,350473
M2 Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/19 mpg—$4,350466
M2 Coupe CS3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/19 mpg—$4,350475
M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/18 mpg—$4,550477
M3 Competition Sedan3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/19 mpg—$4,350470
M3 Sedan3.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/19 mpg—$4,350472
M4 Competition Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/19 mpg—$4,350470
M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/22/18 mpg—$4,550479
M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/18 mpg—$4,550472
M4 Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/19 mpg—$4,350472
M5 Sedan4.4L 8-cyl turbo plug-in hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium and Electricity / Electricity12/19/14 mpg
47 MPGe on electricity		29 mi$5,850264
M5 Touring4.4L 8-cyl turbo plug-in hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium and Electricity / Electricity11/17/13 mpg
54 MPGe on electricity		25 mi$6,300304

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2026 BMW M crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2026 BMW M NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 BMW M2 COUPE 2 DR N/A RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2026 BMW M3 SEDAN 4 DR N/A AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2026 BMW M3 SEDAN 4 DR N/A RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2026 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE C N/A AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2026 BMW M4 CONVERTIBLE C N/A RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2026 BMW M4 COUPE 2 DR N/A AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2026 BMW M4 COUPE 2 DR N/A RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2026 BMW M5 HYBRID SEDAN 4 DR PHEV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2026 BMW M5 HYBRID WAGON 4 DR PHEV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2026 BMW M owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2026 BMW M received since January 1, 2015.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other BMW M model years

BMW M by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 M13–19 mpg———
2025 M13–19 mpg34—
2024 M17–19 mpg12—
2023 M17–19 mpg22—
2022 M17–19 mpg14—
2021 M16–26 mpg68—
2020 M16–25 mpg89—
2019 M16–24 mpg68—
2018 M16–22 mpg625—
2017 M16–22 mpg523—
2016 M16–22 mpg637—
2015 M16–25 mpg519—

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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