The vehicles system saw a phantom pedestrian on the road and performed emergency braking. I double checked surroundings and there were no human present anywhere arround
The worst 2025 BMW M5 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Driver assistance1
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- Driver assistance1
Recalls 2
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
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
- Risk
- A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1‑877‑877‑3735.
Recall number 24V104000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 BMW M5 42
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...
- A possible “jerking” motion may arise when using the Parking Maneuver Assistant in purely electric mode in...
- Gen 5 BEV/PHEV vehicles may set the Combined Charging Unit (CCU) in programming abort due to no...
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Questions about the 2025 BMW M5
Is the 2025 BMW M5 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2025 BMW M5, fewer than a typical M5 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 BMW M5?
Driver assistance and stability, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2025 BMW M5 have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.
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