Model year
2026 BMW i5
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name i5 for 2026. Under the matched names I5 EDRIVE40 and I5 XDRIVE40, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 2 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for I5 XDRIVE40 are SERVICE BRAKES (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 91–110 MPGe combined and 30.6–37.2 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $700–$850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2026. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| I5 EDRIVE40 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| I5 XDRIVE40 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Recalls for I5 XDRIVE40
26V096000 · Feb 19, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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…
Complaints for I5 XDRIVE40
2 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.
Investigations for I5 XDRIVE40
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEDAN 4 DR BEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SEDAN 4 DR BEV RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
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 | 114 | 106 | 110 | 30.6 | 310 | $700 |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 110 | 102 | 106 | 31.7 | 300 | $700 |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 102 | 93 | 98 | 34.5 | 278 | $800 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 99 | 97 | 98 | 34.4 | 278 | $750 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 97 | 94 | 96 | 35.2 | 272 | $800 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 92 | 88 | 91 | 37.2 | 259 | $850 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 100 | 98 | 99 | 34.1 | 277 | $750 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 96 | 92 | 94 | 35.8 | 266 | $800 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 92 | 89 | 91 | 37.1 | 259 | $850 |
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