2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Management: software

New

Recall 26V-731 · Nov 4, 2026 · 286 vehicles

Risk. Software that does not charge the battery properly can lead to electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: wiring

New

Recall 26V-096 · Feb 19, 2026 · 58,713 vehicles · 49,026 repaired

Risk. A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2026 vs. every other I5 EDRIVE40 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the I5 EDRIVE40 median. How we score

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