2024 BMW i5 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2024 BMW i5 has 20 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 7 per year. It is the only i5 year on this site. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Control module, Controller, software, and Traction battery.

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electronic stability control (ESC) (5 of 20), then Electrical system (4) and Hydraulic brakes (4). The most filings arrived in 2024 (9 of 20). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Next to 2025

The 2025 i5 has 8 complaints, 4 per year.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 BMW i5. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (7)

Recall hydraulic brakes, power assist, electric, control module 2026-07-01 · NHTSA campaign 26V422000

Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Remedy The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction motor, controller, software 2025-07-23 · NHTSA campaign 25V395000

Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.

Remedy The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall electronic stability control, control module 2024-09-18 · NHTSA campaign 24V697000

Summary BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.

Remedy Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2024-02-23 · NHTSA campaign 24V135000

Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 vehicles. The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating.

Remedy Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Electronic stability control (ESC) 2024-02-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V104000

Summary BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

Remedy Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

Recall forward collision avoidance, warnings, pedestrian alert 2023-12-22 · NHTSA campaign 23V885000

Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i5 eDrive40 and i5 M60 vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Remedy Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This is an expansion of Recall 23V-026.

Recall electrical system, driver assistance, driver monitoring, camera or sensor 2023-10-18 · NHTSA campaign 23V700000

Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.

Remedy Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component (20 total)

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Electrical system

Hydraulic brakes

Service brakes

Forward collision avoidance

Back-over prevention

Lane departure

Steering

Air bags

Engine

Fuel and propulsion system

Powertrain

Visibility and wipers

Wheels

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"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…"
Visibility and wipers · filed 2026-05-05
"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…"
Steering, Electrical system · filed 2026-05-05
"While merging onto [XXX] from an on-ramp in [XXX] , I received a dashboard warning stating “Brake system and chassis stabilization – braking may require additional force.” This occurred during active acceleration and…"
Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-04-28
"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…"
Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-04-22
"Battery tempature warning-Constant banging sound while driving. Know EV defect per BMW, No fix in place."
Electrical system, Service brakes · filed 2025-12-10

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels)	—	Automatic (1-speed)	Four-wheel drive	90	93	91 MPG / 256 mi range	$850
i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels)	—	Automatic (1-speed)	Four-wheel drive	89	90	89 MPG / 248 mi range	$850
i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels)	—	Automatic (1-speed)	Four-wheel drive	85	86	85 MPG / 240 mi range	$900
i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)	—	Automatic (1-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	104	105	105 MPG / 295 mi range	$700
i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels)	—	Automatic (1-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	99	98	99 MPG / 278 mi range	$750
i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels)	—	Automatic (1-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	97	94	96 MPG / 270 mi range	$800

Specs and fitment

Tracked generation(s), 2024–present

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 BMW i5 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2024 BMW i5?

Is the 2024 BMW i5 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2025 i5 has 8 complaints, 4 per year.

Has the 2024 BMW i5 been recalled?

The 2024 BMW i5 has 7 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 BMW i5?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2024 BMW i5 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 BMW i5 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 BMW i5 is 94.2 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.