2026 BMW M
The 2026 BMW M is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas compact car with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the M2 Coupe, is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year so far (Safety Signal A).
Specs & fuel economy
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Range | kWh/100mi | Charge (240V) | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 Sedan | Plug-in hybrid | AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo + 145 kW PMSM | 12 | 19 | 14 (25 MPGe blended) | 29 mi electric | 55 | 2 h | $5,550 |
| M5 Touring | Plug-in hybrid | AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo + 145 kW PMSM | 11 | 17 | 13 (22 MPGe blended) | 25 mi electric | 62 | 2 h | $5,950 |
| M2 Coupe | Gas | RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | — | $4,100 |
| M2 Coupe | Gas | RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | — | $4,100 |
| M2 Coupe CS | Gas | RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | — | $4,100 |
| M3 Competition Sedan | Gas | RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | — | $4,100 |
| M3 Sedan | Gas | RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | — | $4,100 |
| M4 Competition Coupe | Gas | RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | — | $4,100 |
| M4 Coupe | Gas | RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | — | $4,100 |
| M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan | Gas | AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | — | $4,300 |
| M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible | Gas | AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | — | $4,300 |
| M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe | Gas | AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | — | $4,300 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49757, 49758, 49198, 49199, 49200, 49238, 49237, 49210, 49209, 49239.
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Recalls (0)
Source: NHTSA recall databaseNo NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for the 2026 BMW M. New campaigns appear here within a week of NHTSA posting them.
Owner complaints
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseNo owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Crash ratings
Source: NHTSA NCAPNHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.
Other M model years
2027 BMW M
0 recalls · 0 complaints
A2025 BMW M
0 recalls · 0 complaints
A2024 BMW M
0 recalls · 0 complaints
A2023 BMW M
0 recalls · 0 complaints
A2022 BMW M
0 recalls · 0 complaints
F2021 BMW M
12 recalls · 17 complaints
F2020 BMW M
15 recalls · 57 complaints
D2019 BMW M
4 recalls · 8 complaints
C2018 BMW M
4 recalls · 41 complaints
C2017 BMW M
3 recalls · 20 complaints
F2016 BMW M
6 recalls · 11 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.