The worst 2025 BMW M5 Sportswagon problems
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Recalls 1
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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 beginning April 13, 2026.
Recall number 26V096000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 BMW M5 Sportswagon 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare...
- When pulling on the hood (highlighted inorange in the top photo) release lever (highlighted in orange in...
- Due to unfavorable software, the Storage Management Electronics (SME) will not show fault codes that...
- After programming the vehicle via ISTA/RSUto I-level …26-03-5xx, some of the interiorambient lighting...
- This Service Bulletin provides instructions to clean the intake valves using the BMW Carbon Blaster Tool...
- This Service Bulletin provides instructions to clean the intake valves using the BMW Carbon Blaster Tool
- The decorative trims on the head restraints ofthe driver’s seat and front passenger seatcause groaning...
- The vehicle may experience various operational issues with Apple CarPlay Projected Modes such as: Dropped...
- Gen 5 BEV/PHEV vehicles may set the Combined Charging Unit (CCU) in programming abort due to no...
- Customers might report that washer fluid is leaking from the lower reservoir area, especially around...
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Questions about the 2025 BMW M5 Sportswagon
Is the 2025 BMW M5 Sportswagon reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2025 BMW M5 Sportswagon.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 BMW M5 Sportswagon?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2025 BMW M5 Sportswagon have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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