2025 BMW M5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2025 BMW M5
The 2025 BMW M5 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2025 BMW M5
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2025 BMW M5, potentially affecting up to 533,432 vehicles.
Recall 24V104000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
| 266,716 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 24V104000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 266,716 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2025 BMW M5
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 BMW M5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 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
Safety Rating for the 2025 BMW M5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2025 BMW M5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2025 BMW M5
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 BMW M5. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B840625 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In some situations, an emergency call may be triggered in the vehicle without either the customer pressing the SOS Call button, or an airbag deployment event. In some cases, the customer may not even be inside the vehicle.
B340825 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Starting from I-level …24-07-500, it is possible that the Automatic Hold function is not automatically storedfor the next journey. The function must be activated again by the driver at the beginning of every trip. After asoftware update to 25-03-500 and higher, this occurs more frequently.
B410625 — STRUCTURE:BODY
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop(effective July 11, 2025) on certain Model Year2025 - 2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between March 24, 2025, and April16, 2025. The heat insulator (highlighted in orange) for the bulkhead was not installed. Thermal overload of the components located in the area cannot...
B520725 — STRUCTURE:BODY
The decorative trims on the head restraints of the driver’s seat and front passenger seat cause groaning noises on any route, at any temperature, even in a slightly reclined position.
B540425 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Sky Lounge sunshade does not open/close. Concern may be intermittent. The following fault codes are stored in the FZD (Roof Centre Function) control module during a vehicle test: 0302A0- ESH (electrical sunshade): No standardization system 03029C- ESH (electrical sunshade): No init because boundary conditions not valid (motordiver)
NHTSA Investigations for the 2025 BMW M5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW M5
- 2020 BMW M5 — 1 complaint
- 2021 BMW M5 — 4 complaints
- 2022 BMW M5 — 1 complaint
- 2025 BMW M5 (current)
- 2026 BMW M5 — 0 complaints