BMW i5 Recalls

The BMW i5 has been recalled 7 times across the 2024–2025 model years. The most recent recall, from July 1, 2026, covers the electronic stability control (esc). Recall repairs are free at any authorized BMW dealer.

7recalls
0do not drive / park outside
2model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Electrical system
    343%
  • Stability & traction control
    229%
  • Brakes
    114%
  • Driver assistance
    114%

2025 BMW i5 recalls (3)

Electronic stability control (ESC)

NHTSA recall 26V-422 · Jul 1, 2026 · 428 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles.

Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026.

Electronic stability control (ESC) › Control module

NHTSA recall 24V-697 · Sep 18, 2024 · 309 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Electric › Control module

NHTSA recall 24V-104 · Feb 12, 2024 · 266,716 vehicles

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…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024.

2024 BMW i5 recalls (7)

Electronic stability control (ESC)

NHTSA recall 26V-422 · Jul 1, 2026 · 428 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles.

Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026.

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction motor › Controller › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-395 · Jul 23, 2025 · 71,286 vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.

Remedy: The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025.

Electronic stability control (ESC) › Control module

NHTSA recall 24V-697 · Sep 18, 2024 · 309 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery

NHTSA recall 24V-135 · Feb 23, 2024 · 4 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Electric › Control module

NHTSA recall 24V-104 · Feb 12, 2024 · 266,716 vehicles

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…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024.

Back over prevention › Warnings › External/pedestrian alert

NHTSA recall 23V-885 · Dec 22, 2023 · 4,926 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Electrical system › ADAS › Driver monitoring › Camera/sensor

NHTSA recall 23V-700 · Oct 18, 2023 · 12,296 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the BMW i5 have?

NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the BMW i5 across 2 model years.

How do I know if my BMW i5 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

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.