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Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 617
- Power to weight
- 0.120 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.15
- Cyl
- 8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $4,550EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 520 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 3/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 195 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 79 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 117 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 5,126 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 103 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 2
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25%
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING25%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM25%
- POWER TRAIN25%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 4 total.
BMW M5: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
78 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Jun 7, 2024ENGINEB170324
Under certain driving situations, coolant leaks onto the fuel injectors on cylinder bank (5-8).
Mar 14, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGB630418
One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
Jan 16, 2024VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLSB510819
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Jan 11, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB611305
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
Jan 8, 2024STEERINGB360121
At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking, maneuvering)with a large steering angle, the front end can be slightly axially misaligned. This can be felt (jerking)/ heard via an acoustic acknowledgement (clunk) as seen at the 11 second mark of the video. See attached video V36 01 21.
Jan 5, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB610524
The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3). FaultB7F8F9 ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂHU-H: ResetÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂàwill be stored in the HU-H3.
Jan 5, 2024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEB160123
A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system(NVLD natural vacuum leak detection). For this condition, the following fault is stored in the DME: 190302 - fuel tank ventilation and scavenging air system, micro-leak: leakage more than 0.5mm For: Model vehicles other that the ones listed above, or for EVAP faults related to a âÃÂÃÂlarge leak,âÃÂàafter confirming that the fuel filler cap is fitted properly, then, proceed
Jan 4, 2024STEERINGB320223
SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump noise is heard. See attached video V32 03 23 2. Humming noise while steering column extends in the axial direction. The sound is only heard when the steering column is extended, not when the steering column is retracted. When the steering column starts to
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Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
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