2025 BMW I5 Edrive40 recalls and problems

The 2025 BMW I5 Edrive40 has 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2025 compares

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2recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

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2 recalls

Electrical System

Feb 19, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V096000 · 58,713 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.

Remedy

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.

Steering

Sep 25, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V714000 · 982 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 2024-2025 i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive, 2025 i5 xDrive40, 2024 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, 750e xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, and i7 M70 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may break requiring a greater steering effort to control the vehicle.

Risk: A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2025 vs. other BMW I5 Edrive40 years

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Questions

Does the 2025 BMW I5 Edrive40 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2025 BMW I5 Edrive40, the latest from Feb 19, 2026 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 BMW I5 Edrive40?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 BMW I5 Edrive40.