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BMW i5 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 28 owner complaints for the BMW i5, covering model years 2024 to 2025. The 2024 model year drew the most complaints (20), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 7 recall campaigns on file
  • 28 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (2024–2025)
  • most complaints: 2024 (20 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (8 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V422000 (reported Jul 1, 2026)
  • 4 complaints reporting a crash (14.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 3 complaints reporting an injury (10.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

BMW i5 complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2024 model year has the most complaints: 20 of 28, or 71.4%. Next come 2025 (8).

BMW i5 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
BMW i5 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2024202000
202582030
All model years284030

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported BMW i5 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 8 complaints (28.6% of all 28), followed by Service Brakes (7) and Forward Collision Avoidance (6).

Components named most often in BMW i5 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in BMW i5 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System828.6%
Service Brakes725.0%
Forward Collision Avoidance621.4%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)517.9%
Unknown or Other517.9%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic414.3%
Power Train310.7%
Back Over Prevention27.1%
Engine27.1%
Lane Departure27.1%
Steering27.1%
Air Bags13.6%
Fuel/Propulsion System13.6%
Vehicle Speed Control13.6%
Visibility/Wiper13.6%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

BMW i5 recalls

7 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name i5, newest first. The 7 campaigns cover model years 2024 to 2025. The 2024 model year appears in the most campaigns (7).

  • 7 recall campaigns
BMW i5 recall campaigns covering each model year
2024: 7 campaigns2025: 3 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V422000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module; Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

    Model years 2024–2025

    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) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

    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 these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V395000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Motor › Controller › Software

    Model year 2024

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.

    Consequence:
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 24V697000

    Reported

    Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

    Model years 2024–2025

    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 Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.

    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 control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 24V135000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model year 2024

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 vehicles. The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating.

    Consequence:
    An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 24V104000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module; Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

    Model years 2024–2025

    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

    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 these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 23V885000

    Reported

    Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert; Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

    Model year 2024

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i5 eDrive40 and i5 M60 vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

    Consequence:
    Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This is an expansion of Recall 23V-026.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 23V700000

    Reported

    Electrical System › ADAS › Driver Monitoring › Camera/Sensor

    Model year 2024

    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. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.

    Consequence:
    An inoperative hands-on detection system may fail to detect when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel and therefore not engage the emergency stopping assistant system, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

BMW i5 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the BMW i5 have?

NHTSA lists 7 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW i5, covering model years 2024 to 2025. The most recent, 26V422000, was reported on July 1, 2026 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”. The 2024 model year is covered by the most campaigns (7).

Which BMW i5 model year has the most complaints?

The 2024 model year, with 20 of the 28 complaints in NHTSA’s file (71.4%). The next is 2025 (8). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common BMW i5 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 8 complaints, or 28.6% of all 28. Service Brakes (7) and Forward Collision Avoidance (6) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW i5?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a BMW dealer.

How many BMW i5 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 28 complaints, 4 report a crash, 0 a fire, 3 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other BMW models

8 models · most complaints first

The BMW models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the BMW VIN decoder with every BMW model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • BMW X5 1999–2026 · 103 recalls · 3,138 complaints
  • BMW 328i 1996–2016 · 27 recalls · 2,576 complaints
  • BMW X3 2004–2026 · 60 recalls · 1,989 complaints
  • BMW 325i 1995–2012 · 20 recalls · 1,281 complaints
  • BMW Z4 2002–2023 · 28 recalls · 1,280 complaints
  • BMW 3 Series 1995–2023 · 8 recalls · 841 complaints
  • BMW 528i 1997–2016 · 14 recalls · 831 complaints
  • BMW 330i 1999–2026 · 38 recalls · 813 complaints

All BMW models and WMI codesLook up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.