*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Electrical system
The vehicle has had intermittent charging issues where when the battery is below a certain level, it will fail to fully charge. I took it to the dealership and the technician admitted there has been issues with the charging cables and asked me to return with pictures of the error codes. When I did so, I was informed that there were signs of arcing on the pins. It is not clear what caused the arcing but after admitting there were issues with the charging cable, I am concerned there may be a defect which is preventing safe charging. It is not clear if this is related to the battery, the software, or hardware. The potential malfunction could lead to overheating or worse, an electrical fire…
Jun 1, 2026Visibility/wiper
While driving under normal conditions at roadway speed, the panoramic sunroof glass suddenly failed with a loud explosive sound. There was no observed impact, no debris strike, and no prior damage to the glass. The failure resulted in a large central blowout with shattered glass and fragments displaced outward from the vehicle. The failed component is the panoramic sunroof glass panel, which remains available for inspection. This incident created a safety risk due to the sudden explosive event while the vehicle was in motion, which could startle the driver and nearby motorists. At the time of the failure, the interior fabric sunshade was closed, which prevented glass from entering the…
Apr 25, 2026Electrical system
On May 3, 2026, while operating my 2024 BMW i5 on public roads, the vehicle suffered a sudden and complete loss of power steering with no prior warning. I could not turn the steering wheel at a stop. The instrument cluster simultaneously displayed: "Vehicle may roll. Brake manually," "Drive carefully. Changed steering effort," "Drive carefully. Chassis stabilization," and "Parking assistance malfunction." Auto Hold and the electronic parking brake's hold function were disabled, requiring manual brake application to prevent rollaway. Mileage at incident: approximately 21,344 miles. The simultaneous failure of Electric Power Steering, Dynamic Stability Control, and the Electronic Parking…
May 3, 2026Service brakes
While merging onto [XXX] from an on-ramp in [XXX] , I received a dashboard warning stating âBrake system and chassis stabilization â braking may require additional force.â This occurred during active acceleration and merging into highway traffic. At the time of the warning, I experienced reduced confidence in braking performance and increased concern about the vehicleâs ability to stop safely under normal conditions. The situation created a potential safety risk, as I was entering high-speed traffic and required predictable braking capability to adjust to surrounding vehicles. There were no prior warning messages or symptoms before this event. The issue appeared suddenly while…
Apr 28, 2026Electrical system
The vehicle listed has an unfixable defect (water valve/coolant issue) that creates a safety hazard in an electric vehicle, BMW, the manufacturer has failed to provide a remedy within a reasonable timreframe. AC Coolant valve and high voltage battery are part of the same loop which make this vehicle a safety hazard. The No fix as of today. Authorized BMW dealer feedback: ROAD TESTED WITH CUSTOMER AND HEARD NOISE CUSTOMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT. CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM A WATER VALVE LOCATED UNDER THE HOOD DURING ACTIVATION. TEST DROVE VEHICLE WITH BMW TSE, NO CURRENT FIX AVAILABLE.
Sep 13, 2025Electrical system
Battery tempature warning-Constant banging sound while driving. Know EV defect per BMW, No fix in place.
Jul 16, 2025Electronic stability control (esc)Crash
The contact's insurer owned a 2024 BMW I5. The contact stated that the insurer received notice of NHTSA Campaign Number:Â 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while the insurer was parking the vehicle, and the brake was depressed, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated and collided with a store's side wall. The contact stated that, to her knowledge, there were no injuries. The contact added that she did not have notice of a police report or that medical attention was needed at this time. The vehicle was towed to a body shop where it was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Aug 27, 2024Power train
While driving in heavy highway traffic at approximately 5â10 mph, the vehicle suddenly displayed a red warning message and symbol in the driverâs gauge cluster indicating the car was shutting down. About 15â20 seconds later, propulsion was completely lost, although power steering and braking remained available. I attempted to change gears and restart the car by turning it on and off, but nothing worked. I activated the hazard lights since the car was stopped in traffic and posed a danger to surrounding vehicles. Because the vehicle would not respond, I opened and closed the driverâs door and then attempted to restart. At that point, the vehicle restarted, and I was able to continue…
Sep 11, 2025
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