2025 Bmw I5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Power Train (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2026-07-01 · campaign 26V422000 · 428 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc):control Module 2024-09-18 · campaign 24V697000 · 309 vehicles
Defect: 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 functio
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.
Fix: 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 2024-02-12 · campaign 24V104000 · 266,716 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (24)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2026-08-20 · B320526 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
“cracking” noise might be heard when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. see attached video v3202 26 eps noise.
Electrical System 2026-08-12 · B640925 · Service Campaign
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 interior.
Power Train 2026-06-06 · B330124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the vehicle will no longer move when put into gear. there may also be loud noise coming from the heat*(electric drivetrain)/rear axles.
Electrical System 2026-06-05 · B610626 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 normally but can interrupt after some time. level 2 (240 v) flex charger and wall boxmay also be affected. the red or white led i
Engine 2026-02-25 · B170124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 bev vehicles: 224163 – electric auxiliary heater for the high-voltage battery unit: undervoltage or internal communication fault
Structure:body 2026-01-03 · B540625 · Service Campaign
through quality checks, it has been detected that the front left water drain hose for the slide/tilt sunroof isnot connected.
Showing the 6 most recent of 24 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-08 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“-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 front of me they would have been killed. -the manufacturer was notified the day of the accident. within two days i received a call …”
2026-09-01 · Unknown Or Other“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 anything else hit my vehicle. …”
2026-04-25 · Unknown Or Other“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. …”
2026-04-07 · Service Brakes · 16,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 floorboard, went up the curb, made a quick right turn to avoid a major crash, and eventually crashed into a hedge and a sign. the driv…”
2026-04-06 · Power Train“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 violation of fmvss no. 141 (minimum sound requirements for hybrid and ev). despite dealer assurances that a software update would …”
2026-03-02 · Power Train“the car shut off unexpectedly while driving down a main road. there was first a power train warning, suggesting taking the car to the dealer and to drive cautiously. then the car suddenly had an emergency power failure and the car shut completely off. luckily i was able to coast into a subdivision. if i had been on a major highway this could have …”
2024-06-15 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“i was driving a brand-new 2025 bmw i5 electric car, just leased from dealer the day before. the car was at rest, waiting for traffic light to turn green. then the car started to move forward, and suddenly hit the car in front with a big thrust. my foot was on the brake trying to stop the car, but i felt like being hit by another car behind me, twic…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.