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2025 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 recalls & problems

The 2025 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 has 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints0filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemFeb 19, 2026

Wiring

Recall 26V09600058,713 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix
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.
SteeringSep 25, 2024

Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Recall 24V714000982 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Range & efficiency

i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) EV

295mi range
Efficiency32.2 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb104 / 105 / 105
Charge time (240 V)10 h

Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $700/year to charge

i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) EV

278mi range
Efficiency34.2 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb99 / 98 / 99
Charge time (240 V)10 h

Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $750/year to charge

i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) EV

271mi range
Efficiency35.3 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb97 / 94 / 96
Charge time (240 V)10 h

Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $800/year to charge

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.