BMW I5 recalls and problems
7 recalls and 29 owner complaints for 2 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
7
Complaints
29
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
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BMW I5 by year
Most reported BMW I5 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | |
| Electrical System | 9 | |
| Service Brakes | 7 | |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 5 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | |
| Lane Departure | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 |
All BMW I5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-422 | Jul 1, 2026 | 2024–2025 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 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… |
| 25V-395 | Jul 23, 2025 | 2024 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. |
| 24V-697 | Sep 18, 2024 | 2024–2025 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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… |
| 24V-135 | Feb 23, 2024 | 2024 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 vehicles. |
| 24V-104 | Feb 12, 2024 | 2024–2025 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic | BMW of North America, LLC. |
| 23V-885 | Dec 22, 2023 | 2024 | Back Over Prevention, Forward Collision Avoidance | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i5 eDrive40 and i5 M60 vehicles. |
| 23V-700 | Oct 18, 2023 | 2024 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW I5?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2024 BMW I5 has the most reports (21). Check the 2024 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW I5 have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering BMW I5 model years 2024–2025.
What are the most common BMW I5 problems?
Owners report forward collision avoidance, electrical system, service brakes problems most often.