Model year
2024 BMW i5
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 21 complaints for the 2024 BMW i5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 8 recalls and 0 complaints under I5 EDRIVE40, I5 M60, and I5 M60 XDRIVE. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5), ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) (5), SERVICE BRAKES (4). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 85–105 MPGe combined and 32.2–39.6 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $700–$900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
26V422000 · Jul 1, 2026
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); 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) system may malfunction…
25V395000 · Jul 23, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
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.
24V697000 · Sep 18, 2024
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL…
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,…
24V135000 · Feb 23, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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.
24V104000 · Feb 12, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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…
23V885000 · Dec 22, 2023
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
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…
23V700000 · Oct 18, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR
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…
Complaints
21 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| I5 EDRIVE40 | 3 | 0 |
| I5 M60 | 2 | 0 |
| I5 M60 XDRIVE | 3 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 104 | 105 | 105 | 32.2 | 295 | $700 |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 99 | 98 | 99 | 34.2 | 278 | $750 |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 97 | 94 | 96 | 35.3 | 270 | $800 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · 4-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 90 | 93 | 91 | 37.0 | 256 | $850 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · 4-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 89 | 90 | 89 | 37.7 | 248 | $850 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · 4-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 85 | 86 | 85 | 39.6 | 240 | $900 |
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