2025 BMW i5 Problems: 3 Known Issues

2025 BMW i5 Problems: 3 Known Issues | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls7 recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.

Campaign #23V70000018/10/2023

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i5 eDrive40 and i5 M60 vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Campaign #23V88500022/12/2023

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

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.

Campaign #24V10400012/02/2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 vehicles. The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating.

Campaign #24V13500023/02/2024

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE

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.

Campaign #24V69700018/09/2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common BMW i5 problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2025 BMW i5 has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2024-2025 i5 Steering-Spindle Recall 24V-714, 2024-2026 i5 A/C Harness Recall 26V-096, 2024-2025 i5 Integrated-Brake Recall 24V-697. Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the BMW i5 reliable?

The 2025 BMW i5 has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: 2024-2025 i5 Steering-Spindle Recall 24V-714 and 2024-2026 i5 A/C Harness Recall 26V-096 and 2024-2025 i5 Integrated-Brake Recall 24V-697. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2024-2025 BMW i5 2024-2025 i5 Steering-Spindle Recall 24V-714?

BMW recall 24V-714 covers 202 VIN-defined 2024-2025 i5 vehicles produced June 17 through July 18, 2024. The swivel socket in the steering spindle double universal joint may fracture and cause a sudden increase in steering effort. Noise or changed steering behavior may occur befor… Severity: high.

What is the 2024-2026 BMW i5 2024-2026 i5 A/C Harness Recall 26V-096?

BMW recall 26V-096 covers a VIN-defined group of 2024-2026 i5 vehicles produced June 26, 2023 through April 9, 2025. During cabin microfilter service, the air-conditioning wiring harness could have been damaged and can short circuit, increasing fire risk. The recall population an… Severity: high.

What is the 2024-2025 BMW i5 2024-2025 i5 Integrated-Brake Recall 24V-697?

BMW recall 24V-697 includes a VIN-defined G60 5 Series/i5 production population built April 5 through June 28, 2024. A servomotor weld in the integrated brake system may be out of specification and can affect brake assistance. Inclusion is controlled by VIN and production records… Severity: high.

2025 BMW i5 Problems: 3 Known Issues

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What is the 2024-2025 BMW i5 2024-2025 i5 Steering-Spindle Recall 24V-714?

What is the 2024-2026 BMW i5 2024-2026 i5 A/C Harness Recall 26V-096?

What is the 2024-2025 BMW i5 2024-2025 i5 Integrated-Brake Recall 24V-697?