2025 BMW i5 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 BMW i5, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
5
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
8
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2025 i5 and 8 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 4 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING3
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS2
- POWER TRAIN2
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
- ENGINE1
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
2025 i5 Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · 26V422000
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · 26V096000
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.
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:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM · 24V714000
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.
Remedy: 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.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · 24V697000
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · 24V104000
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.
2025 i5 Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B641126 | Oct 30, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The air conditioning system does not properly cool the vehicle. Noise can be heard within the High Voltage Electrical Air Compressor (EKK) Metallic debris is found in the air co… | 11039087 |
| B320526 | Aug 20, 2026 | STEERING | “Cracking†noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. See attached video V3202 26 EPS noise. | 11036379 |
| B640925 | Aug 12, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle in… | 11036383 |
| B330124 | Jun 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The vehicle will no longer move when put into gear. There may also be loud noise coming from the HEAT*(electric drivetrain)/Rear axles. | 11034454 |
| B610626 | Jun 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Charging sessions cannot be started or they are interrupted while using a Level 2 AC high-power chargingstation, or with a Level 3 DC charging station. Charging may start normal… | 11034463 |
| B170124 | Feb 25, 2026 | ENGINE | There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving†(ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BE… | 11029046 |
| B540625 | Jan 3, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Through quality checks, it has been detected that the front left water drain hose for the slide/tilt sunroof isnot connected. | 11027770 |
| B540625 | Dec 3, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | DELIVERY STOP: SUNROOF WATER DRAIN HOSE | 11026953 |
| B631025 | Nov 10, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | RSU availability. The ambient lighting color cannot be saved permanently. The personalized color of the ambient lighting resets after the vehicle has gone to sleep. | 11025685 |
| B612025 | Oct 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | RSU availability. It is possible the State of Health (SoH) of the high-voltage (HV) battery is displayed incorrectly to the customer. The value is continuously displayed as 100%… | 11024714 |
| B640925 | Aug 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle in… | 11022362 |
| B341125 | Aug 22, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The parking brake actuator has not been wound correctly so that it cannot be applied or released. Check Control message “Parking brake failed. When parking, secure the vehicle… | 11022100 |
| B340725 | Jun 11, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | A loud “clickâ€- type noise can be heard from the rear axle brakes when driving off forwards, and/or in reverse. | 11019564 |
| B610825 | May 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The operating time value was written too high in the Storage Management Electronics (SME) during thehigh-voltage battery “End Of Line†(EOL) test. The excessive operating ho… | 11018729 |
| B170125 | Apr 30, 2025 | ENGINE | The coolant hose which runs from the combined charging unit (CCU) to the front electric motor’s housingmay develop a leak at the motor end of the hose. | 11017503 |
| B170124 | Mar 31, 2025 | ENGINE | There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving†(ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BE… | 11016419 |
| B340125 | Mar 27, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The parking brake actuator cannot be activated or deactivated due to a failed weld. Check Control message “Parking brake failed. When parking, secure the vehicle against rolli… | 11016432 |
| B320225 | Mar 6, 2025 | STEERING | Parts of the steering shaft universal joint may have been joined together without having beengreased. As a result, there can be audible squeaking and cracking noises. In some ca… | 11015536 |
| B340125 | Feb 21, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | DELIVERY STOP: EMF ACTUATOR | 11014654 |
| B320225 | Feb 7, 2025 | STEERING | DELIVERY STOP: STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT | 11014652 |
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