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Management: software
NewRisk. Software that does not charge the battery properly can lead to electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
2026 BMW I5 XDRIVE40Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2026 BMW I5 XDRIVE40, most often about the service brakes. 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 XDRIVE40 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2026 BMW I5 XDRIVE40 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
NewRisk. A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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 XDRIVE40 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 XDRIVE40 median. How we score
'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What I5 XDRIVE40 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2026 BMW I5 Xdrive40. The contact stated that while his wife traveled at approximately 2 MPH and applied the brakes to park, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly and struck the vehicle ahead. No visual or audible alert was provided by the Forward Collision Warning system. The…
While executing a manual parking maneuver (< 5 mph) in "B Mode" (one-pedal regenerative driving mode, where easing off the accelerator initiates vehicle deceleration), the instrument cluster displayed a "Parking assistance malfunction" warning message. Simultaneously, without driver accelerator…
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