BMW i5 years to avoid and best years
2024 is the only year on file, at 7 per year, from 20 complaints. The BMW i5 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2024 BMW i5, 3 of 20 complaints name Hydraulic brakes, Electronic stability control (ESC).
Data as of .
BMW i5 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market BMW i5. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 98.1 |
| 2025 → Too early | 4 | 8 | 3 | Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance | 92.8 |
| 2024 → Most | 7 | 20 | 7 | Hydraulic brakes, Electronic stability control (ESC) | 94.2 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Tire size
- 245/45R19, 245/40R20, 275/40R19, 275/35R20, 245/35R21, 275/30R21
Known issues for this generation
The BMW i5 is battery-electric. Check open NHTSA recalls by VIN for high-voltage and software campaigns on early i5 years; complaint volume is still building.
Frequently asked questions
Which BMW i5 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, 2024 has the fewest complaints per year, at 7, from 20 complaints.
Which BMW i5 years are too early to compare?
The BMW i5 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
Does the BMW i5 use engine oil?
US models are battery-electric; there is no engine oil change. Follow the owner manual for coolant, brake fluid, and other EV service items.
What tire sizes fit a US BMW i5?
Common US fitments include front size 245/45R19, 245/40R20, 275/40R19, 275/35R20, 245/35R21, 275/30R21; sizes vary by trim—confirm on the door jamb placard.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US BMW i5?
The BMW i5 is battery-electric. Check open NHTSA recalls by VIN for high-voltage and software campaigns on early i5 years; complaint volume is still building.