2026 BMW i5
Electric Compact car
The 2026 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 310 miles with 110 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B.
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 | 114 | 106 | 110 MPGe | 310 mi | 30.6 | 8 h | $700 |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric | RWD | 250 kW EESM | 110 | 102 | 106 MPGe | 300 mi | 31.7 | 8 h | $700 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 192 and 250 kW EESM | 100 | 98 | 99 MPGe | 277 mi | 34.1 | 8 h | $750 |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric | RWD | 250 kW EESM | 102 | 93 | 98 MPGe | 278 mi | 34.5 | 8 h | $800 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 and 230 kW EESM | 99 | 97 | 98 MPGe | 278 mi | 34.4 | 8 h | $750 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 and 230 kW EESM | 97 | 94 | 96 MPGe | 272 mi | 35.2 | 8 h | $800 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 192 and 250 kW EESM | 96 | 92 | 94 MPGe | 266 mi | 35.8 | 8 h | $800 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 192 and 250 kW EESM | 92 | 89 | 91 MPGe | 259 mi | 37.1 | 8 h | $850 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 190 and 230 kW EESM | 92 | 88 | 91 MPGe | 259 mi | 37.2 | 8 h | $850 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (1)
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.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
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 49613, 49614, 50194, 49615, 49616, 49617, 50195, 50196, 49618). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.