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2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 recalls & problems

The 2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 has 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Recalls1safety 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.

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

310mi range
Efficiency30.6 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb114 / 106 / 110
Charge time (240 V)8 h

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

i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) EV

300mi range
Efficiency31.7 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb110 / 102 / 106
Charge time (240 V)8 h

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

i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) EV

278mi range
Efficiency34.5 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb102 / 93 / 98
Charge time (240 V)8 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.