Model year
2026 BMW 5 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 5 Series for 2026. Under the matched name 550E XDRIVE, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 1 complaint (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 550E XDRIVE are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), ENGINE (1), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 25–31 mpg combined and 49 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,650–$3,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 2 complaints
- 2001 3 complaints
- 2002 7 complaints
- 2003 15 complaints
- 2004 64 complaints
- 2005 21 complaints
- 2006 85 complaints
- 2007 13 complaints
- 2008 105 complaints
- 2009 8 complaints
- 2010 6 complaints
- 2011 81 complaints
- 2012 10 complaints
- 2013 194 complaints
- 2014 152 complaints
- 2015 100 complaints
- 2016 83 complaints
- 2017 38 complaints
- 2018 89 complaints
- 2019 39 complaints
- 2020 15 complaints
- 2021 27 complaints
- 2022 17 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 18 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2026. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 550E XDRIVE | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls for 550E XDRIVE
26V096000 · Feb 19, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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…
Complaints for 550E XDRIVE
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for 550E XDRIVE
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYBRID SEDAN 4 DR PHEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SEDAN 4 DR N/A AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SEDAN 4 DR N/A RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i Sedan · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 28 | 35 | 31 | — | — | $2,650 |
| 530i xDrive Sedan · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
| 540i xDrive Sedan · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 26 | 32 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| 550e xDrive Sedan · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 22 | 28 | 25 | 49.0 | 430 | $3,300 |
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