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Car and Driver says BMW has dropped the base model from the XM's lineup for 2026, leaving only the 738-hp Label variant, after the XM debuted for 2023 with a 644-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain before adding the brawnier Label variant for 2024. MotorTrend says the 2026 XM Label is the most powerful production BMW ever made, at 738 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque, an ultra-exclusive SUV with a price closing in on $200,000, calling it one good retuning away from being both odd and brilliant. BMWBlog says the 2026 BMW XM Label starts at $159,600, over $25,000 less than it commanded for 2025, and that the EPA found the XM Label manages just 14 mpg overall when its charge is depleted.
One trim left
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says BMW has dropped the base model from the XM's lineup for 2026, leaving only the 738-hp Label variant, after the XM debuted for the 2023 model year with a 644-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain, before adding the even brawnier Label variant for 2024.
The most powerful production BMW ever
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 BMW XM now comes only in Label form, with 738 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque from its V8 plug-in hybrid powertrain, making it the most powerful production BMW ever made, an ultra-exclusive SUV with a price closing in on $200,000, though it says the XM Label is one good retuning away from being both odd and brilliant.
A price cut and mpg reality
BMWBlog (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 BMW XM Label now starts at $159,600, over $25,000 less than it commanded for 2025, and that the EPA found the BMW XM Label managed just 14 mpg overall when the truck's charge is depleted.
Questions buyers ask
What is the most powerful production BMW ever made?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 BMW XM Label, at 738 hp.
How much does the 2026 BMW XM cost?
BMWBlog (opens in a new tab) says it now starts at $159,600, over $25,000 less than 2025.
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The 2026 BMW XM is built around 4.4L twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid, rated at 644 / 738 horsepower across its high-performance hybrid SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 2 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 XM seats 5 and is a High-performance hybrid SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2026 XM.
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2026 BMW XM
Standard XM combines a twin-turbo V8 and electric motor for 644 hp; XM Label steps up the same architecture to 738 hp with distinct styling.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
2 indexed BMW XM model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW XM | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 BMW XM | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the BMW XM.
The BMW XM is a full-size automobile manufactured by German marque BMW since 2022. It is a crossover SUV with a plug-in hybrid electric drivetrain, and is the second car developed entirely by BMW M, after the BMW M1 in 1978.
- Specifications
- Along with its 4.4 L (268.5 cu in) V8, the BMW XM uses an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed automatic gearbox that produces 145 kW (197 PS; 194 hp) and 281 N⋅m BMW mentioned that this system is also used in their BMW M Hybrid V8 LMDh car.
Source: BMW XM (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
BMW XM at a glance
- Production
- December 2022 – present
- Assembly
- United States: Greer, South Carolina (Plant Spartanburg)
- Class
- Full-size luxury crossover SUV
- Body style
- 5-door crossover SUV
- Layout
- Front-engine, all-wheel drive (M xDrive)
- Platform
- Cluster Architecture (CLAR)
- Engine
- Petrol engine, Petrol plug-in hybrid:, 3.0 L BMW B58, B58 turbocharged Straight-six engine, I6, 4.4 L BMW S68, S68 twin-turbocharged V8
- Electric motor
- Permanent magnet synchronous motor
- Power output
- 350 kW (XM 50e, combined), 480 kW (XM, combined), 550 kW (XM Label Red, combined)
- Battery
- 29.5 kWh (gross), 25.7 kWh (net/usable) lithium-ion
- Electric range
- (Europe, Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure, WLTP)
- Charging
- 7.4 kW (AC)
- Transmission
- 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
- Drivetrain
- Plug-in hybrid
- Wheelbase
- 3105 mm
- Length
- 5110 mm
- Width
- 2005 mm
- Height
- 1755 mm
- Curb weight
- 2749 kg
- Related models
- BMW X7, BMW M8
- Designer
- Marcus Syring, Hussein Al-Attar , Boson Huang (exterior), Chris Lee (interior)
Recent recalls (6 campaigns across the latest model years)
- July 2026, Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB)… 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…
- October 2024, Electronic Stability Control (Esc). BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system… 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…
- September 2024, Electronic Stability Control (Esc):Control Module. BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI… Consequence: A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and…
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 BMW XM, most often about electrical system (1), fuel/propulsion system (1), vehicle speed control (1).
Year by year
The BMW XM across 4 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW XM | 14 | $5,700 | 1 | ||
| 2025 BMW XM | 14 | $5,550 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2024 BMW XM | 14 | $5,550 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 2023 BMW XM | 14 | $5,550 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the BMW XM, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 2 to 1 | 31 to 30 | Labels: XM | |
| 2024 to 2025 | 1 to 2 | Labels: XM Label |
Buying used
What the BMW XM recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | electronic stability control (esc); structure (body); seat belts (front); 2 more | None |
| 2023 | 6 | engine and engine cooling (exhaust system); air bags (knee bolster); air bags; 2 more | None |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 4 | 36% | 2023 (2) |
| unknown or other | 2 | 18% | 2023 (1) |
| wheels | 2 | 18% | 2024 (2) |
| steering | 2 | 18% | 2024 (2) |
| electrical system | 2 | 18% | 2024 (1) |
| power train | 1 | 9% | 2023 (1) |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 BMW XM trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Label | AWD | 4.4-liter V8 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 738 | 738 | 6,091 | – | 14 | $160,775 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every BMW XM model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4.4-liter V8 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 738 | 6,091 | – | 18.2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 4.4-liter V8 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 644–738 | 6,091–6,094 | – | – |
| 2024 | 2 | 4.4-liter V8 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 644–738 | 6,091–6,094 | – | – |
| 2023 | 1 | 4.4-liter V8 (Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 644 | 6,062 | – | 18.2 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Model-year recall record
BMW XM: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | not available | ||
| 2025 | 2 | ||
| 2024 | 6 | 7 | stability control, structure, seat belts, brakes |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 | airbags, stability control, engine cooling, brakes |
| 2022 | not available | ||
| 2021 | not available | ||
| 2020 | not available | ||
| 2019 | not available | ||
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a BMW XM?
Federal recall records don't single out a best BMW XM model year: recall counts across the 2 published model years checked here stay within a normal range of this nameplate's own average (about n/a recalls per year), with no year standing out as notably higher or lower. Recall count is one input, not a purchase verdict. It says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record.
Q02What are common recall-related problems on the BMW XM by model year?
2024: stability control, structure, seat belts, brakes. 2023: airbags, stability control, engine cooling, brakes.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Buying, records and recalls, Brakes, tires and steering, Engine and cooling.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 XM come in?
The 2026 BMW XM (high-performance hybrid SUV) comes in 2 trims: XM, XM Label.
Q02What are the 2026 XM trims?
The 2026 BMW XM trims are XM, XM Label, listed from the entry XM up to the top XM Label.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 XM use?
The 2026 BMW XM is built around 4.4L twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid, rated at 644 / 738 horsepower across its high-performance hybrid SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 XM have?
The 2026 BMW XM is rated at 644 / 738 horsepower (4.4L twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 XM?
The 2026 BMW XM is offered with Standard AWD.