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US recalls (1)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 13, 2026.
Owner complaints (2)
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 BMW i5 (2 crashes reported).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 BMW i5.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 BMW I5 SEDAN 4 DR BEV RWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 BMW I5 SEDAN 4 DR BEV AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 BMW i5 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) Automatic (A1) | 100 | 98 | 99 | $750 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) Automatic (A1) | 96 | 92 | 94 | $800 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) Automatic (A1) | 92 | 89 | 91 | $850 |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) Automatic (A1) | 114 | 106 | 110 | $700 |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) Automatic (A1) | 110 | 102 | 106 | $700 |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) Automatic (A1) | 102 | 93 | 98 | $800 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) Automatic (A1) | 99 | 97 | 98 | $750 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) Automatic (A1) | 97 | 94 | 96 | $800 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) Automatic (A1) | 92 | 88 | 91 | $850 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.