NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2025–2026

BMW i5 xDrive40 recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the BMW i5 xDrive40, covering model years 2025 to 2026, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

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

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2 recall campaigns on file
2 model years with data (2025–2026)

latest recall 26V096000 (reported Feb 19, 2026)

BMW i5 xDrive40 recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name i5 xDrive40, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2025 to 2026. The 2025 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

2 recall campaigns

BMW i5 xDrive40 recall campaigns covering each model year
2025: 2 campaigns	2026: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 26V096000
Reported Feb 19, 2026
Electrical System › Wiring
Model years 2025–2026
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 damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.
Consequence:
A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the air conditioning system’s electrical wiring harness and add a retaining strap/bracket to the harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 13, 2026.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 24V714000
Reported Sep 25, 2024
Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Model year 2025
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 2024-2025 i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive, 2025 i5 xDrive40, 2024 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, 750e xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, and i7 M70 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may break requiring a greater steering effort to control the vehicle.
Consequence:
A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

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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
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What 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 xDrive40 questions

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How many recalls does the BMW i5 xDrive40 have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW i5 xDrive40, covering model years 2025 to 2026. The most recent, 26V096000, was reported on February 19, 2026 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2025 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which BMW i5 xDrive40 model years do the recalls cover?

The 2 campaigns cover model years 2025 to 2026. The 2025 model year appears in the most campaigns (2). NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name i5 xDrive40, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW i5 xDrive40?

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.

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

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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.