Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | — | 2 | — | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median i5 Xdrive40 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Latest BMW i5 Xdrive40 recalls
Electrical system › Wiring
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 M5 Sportswagon, 2025-2026 M5, 2024-2025 750e xDrive, 2025-2026 550e xDrive, 2023-2025 I7, 2023-2025 7 Series, 2024-2026 i5, and 5 Series vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the air conditioning system's electrical wiring harness and add a retaining strap/bracket to the harness, as necessary, free of charge.
Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 2024-2025 i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive, 2025 i5 xDrive40, 2024 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, 750e xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, and i7 M70 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may break requiring a greater steering effort to control the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the BMW i5 Xdrive40 should you avoid?
None of the BMW i5 Xdrive40 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
How many recalls has the BMW i5 Xdrive40 had?
2 recalls across 2025. The model year with the most is 2025.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.