repaired · 2026 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
NewRisk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.
2025 BMW I5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2025 BMW I5, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-104 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 BMW I5 has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
3Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
1Vehicle speed control
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 2 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2025 BMW I5 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
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
Risk. A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.
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
2025 vs. every other I5 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 median. How we score
'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What I5 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
-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…
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.
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.…
Own a 2025 I5?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.