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2025 BMW i5 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 8
Latest campaign: Jul 1, 2026

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	Sep 18, 2024	24V697000 24V104000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Jul 1, 2026	26V422000
Electrical system	1	Feb 19, 2026	26V096000
Steering	1	Sep 25, 2024	24V714000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 1, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 1, 202626V422000	Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist electric A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V422000 What's wrong 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. Risk A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. 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. Filed under I5 Campaign NHTSA 26V422000 · Jul 1, 2026
Feb 19, 202626V096000	Electrical system: wiring A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V096000 What's wrong 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. Filed under I5 Edrive40, I5 M60 Xdrive, I5 Xdrive40 Campaign NHTSA 26V096000 · Feb 19, 2026
Sep 25, 202424V714000	Steering: linkages knuckle A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V714000 What's wrong 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 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. Filed under I5 Edrive40, I5 M60 Xdrive, I5 Xdrive40 Campaign NHTSA 24V714000 · Sep 25, 2024
Sep 18, 202424V697000	Electronic stability control (ESC): control module A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V697000 What's wrong 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. Risk A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. 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. Filed under I5 Campaign NHTSA 24V697000 · Sep 18, 2024
Feb 12, 202424V104000	Electronic stability control (ESC) A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V104000 What's wrong 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. Risk A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. 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. Filed under I5 Campaign NHTSA 24V104000 · Feb 12, 2024

Merged from NHTSA model names: I5, I5 Edrive40, I5 M60 Xdrive, I5 Xdrive40. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component8

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

8Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	4	50	0	1
Forward collision avoidance	3	38	1	2
Service brakes	3	38	2	2
Unknown or other	2	25	0	0
Power train	2	25	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	13	0	0
Engine	1	13	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“-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.”
Filed 09/08/2026 · ODI 11762662
Unknown or other
“was driving down the highway in heavy traffic going 70 mph and Sunroof exploded. Glass rained down on me while driving.”
Filed 09/01/2026 · ODI 11761269
Electrical system
“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.”
Filed 04/25/2026 · ODI 11733770

Other BMW i5 model years

20255 recalls8 complaints
202410 recalls21 complaints

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2025 BMW i5 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 BMW i5 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 BMW i5. The most recent, 26V422000 (reported July 1, 2026), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2025 BMW i5 recalls for?

The largest group is electronic stability control (ESC), with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1), electrical system (1), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 BMW i5?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 8 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 BMW i5?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the BMW recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised BMW dealer.

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