2025 BMW i5 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 BMW i5 over 2 years — 4 per year. It is too early to rank against other i5 years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Control module and Electronic stability control (ESC).

2024 BMW i5 — Photo by Calreyn88, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (4 of 8), then Forward collision avoidance (3) and Service brakes (3). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2024 and 2026

The 2024 i5 has 20 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 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 2025 BMW i5. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (3)

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 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 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.

Complaints by component (8 total)

Electrical system

Forward collision avoidance

Service brakes

Powertrain

Engine

Speed control

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"-The automatic emergency braking system and the forward collision warning system did not work. -The car is at the dealership where an SPI is being conducted. -While there was no serious injury, had a pedestrian been in…"
Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-09-08
"was driving down the highway in heavy traffic going 70 mph and Sunroof exploded. Glass rained down on me while driving. The glass was actually risen like it had exploded upward, which is why I do not think a rock or…"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-01
"The dealer is refusing to remedy the recall campaign No.26V-09 stating that we need to wait for service to be due to address it. NHTSA letter says otherwise."
Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-04-25
"The contact owns a 2025 BMW I5. The contact stated that while driving at 6 MPH before dawn, the brakes became inoperable while making a left turn and a right U-turn around a van. The brake pedal was depressed to the…"
Service brakes · filed 2026-04-07
"Vehicle History & Initial Defect: I took delivery of a used 2025 BMW i5 in November 2025 (1025 mi). Upon delivery, the vehicle immediately displayed a persistent "Acoustic Pedestrian Warning" failure. This was a direct…"
Powertrain, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-04-06

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels)	—	Automatic (1-speed)	All-wheel drive	89	91	90 MPG / 253 mi range	$850
i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels)	—	Automatic (1-speed)	All-wheel drive	88	88	88 MPG / 250 mi range	$850
i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels)	—	Automatic (1-speed)	All-wheel drive	83	85	84 MPG / 239 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 / 271 mi range	$800
i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)	—	Automatic (1-speed)	All-wheel drive	92	95	93 MPG / 266 mi range	$800
i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels)	—	Automatic (1-speed)	All-wheel drive	92	94	93 MPG / 262 mi range	$800
i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels)	—	Automatic (1-speed)	All-wheel drive	86	87	87 MPG / 248 mi range	$850

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 2025 BMW i5 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2025 BMW i5?

Is the 2025 BMW i5 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2024 i5 has 20 complaints, 7 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

Has the 2025 BMW i5 been recalled?

The 2025 BMW i5 has 3 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 2025 BMW i5?

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2025 BMW i5 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2025 BMW i5 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 BMW i5 is 92.8 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.