2025 BMW i5
Electric Compact car
The 2025 BMW i5 is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact car with 9 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels), is EPA-rated at 295 miles with 105 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 8 complaints, most often about forward collision avoidance.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Range | kWh/100mi | Charge (240V) | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric | RWD | 250 kW EESM | 104 | 105 | 105 MPGe | 295 mi | 32.2 | 10 h | $700 |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric | RWD | 250 kW EESM | 99 | 98 | 99 MPGe | 278 mi | 34.2 | 10 h | $750 |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric | RWD | 250 kW EESM | 97 | 94 | 96 MPGe | 271 mi | 35.3 | 10 h | $800 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 and 230 kW EESM | 92 | 95 | 93 MPGe | 266 mi | 36.1 | 10 h | $800 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 192 and 250 kW EESM | 92 | 94 | 93 MPGe | 262 mi | 36.3 | 10 h | $800 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 and 230 kW EESM | 89 | 91 | 90 MPGe | 253 mi | 37.5 | 10 h | $850 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 and 230 kW EESM | 88 | 88 | 88 MPGe | 250 mi | 38.2 | 10 h | $850 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 192 and 250 kW EESM | 86 | 87 | 87 MPGe | 248 mi | 38.8 | 10 h | $850 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 and 230 kW EESM | 83 | 85 | 84 MPGe | 239 mi | 40.1 | 10 h | $900 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
Insure it for less
Insurers price the 2025 i5 very differently. A two-minute comparison across 100+ carriers is the cheapest ownership win there is.
Compare insurance →Affiliate disclosure: some links on this page are affiliate links. If you request a quote or buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Data on this page is never influenced by that.
Recalls (5)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
highProblem: 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. 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 Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Electrical System
criticalProblem: 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: A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Steering
highProblem: 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.
Risk: A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
highProblem: 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. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
Risk: A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
highProblem: 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 Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
Owner complaints
8 complaints filed
2 involved a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2024: 1 · 2026: 7
Most-cited components
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 6
- Electrical System — 4
- Service Brakes — 3
- Power Train — 2
- Unknown Or Other — 2
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.
Other i5 model years
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 48316, 48317, 48318, 48322, 48323, 48319, 48320, 48324, 48321). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.