2024 BMW i5
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2024 models.
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Engines
- Electric motor
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- EV
- EV range
- 295 mi · 8 h on 240 V
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 10 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- 10 recallsMore than similar models (about 0). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 13 similar 2024 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2024 BMW i5 is a compact car powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 295 miles and takes about 8 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 10 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electronic stability control (esc).
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) EV | 250 kW EESM | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 295 mi · 32.2089 kWh/100mi | – | $700 | – |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) EV | 250 kW EESM | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 278 mi · 34.2082 kWh/100mi | – | $750 | – |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) EV | 250 kW EESM | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 270 mi · 35.2736 kWh/100mi | – | $800 | – |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) EV | 190 kW EESM | Automatic (A1) | 4-Wheel Drive | 256 mi · 37.0351 kWh/100mi | – | $850 | – |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) EV | 190 kW EESM | Automatic (A1) | 4-Wheel Drive | 248 mi · 37.7438 kWh/100mi | – | $850 | – |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) EV | 190 kW EESM | Automatic (A1) | 4-Wheel Drive | 240 mi · 39.5995 kWh/100mi | – | $900 | – |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2024 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2024 BMW i5.
Similar 2024 compact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 BMW i5 (this car) | 295 mi | Not rated | 10 |
| 2024 BMW 3 Series | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2024 Lexus IS | 25 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi A4 | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Volvo S60 | 31 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Recalls (10)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module · Jul 1, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V422000 · 428 vehicles
- Problem
- 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 › Wiring · Feb 19, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V096000 · 58,713 vehicles
- Problem
- 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 systemâs 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.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Motor › Controller › Software · Jul 23, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V395000 · 71,286 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Oct 2, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V739000 · 11,579 vehicles
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e 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 module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V-104 and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm · Sep 25, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V714000 · 982 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) › Control Module · Sep 18, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V697000 · 309 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery · Feb 23, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V135000 · 4 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module · Feb 12, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V104000 · 266,716 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert · Dec 22, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V885000 · 4,926 vehicles
- Problem
- 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
- Risk
- Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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. Note: This is an expansion of Recall 23V-026.
Electrical System › Adas › Driver Monitoring › Camera/Sensor · Oct 18, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V700000 · 12,296 vehicles
- Problem
- 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. The ground connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.
- Risk
- An inoperative hands-on detection system may fail to detect when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel and therefore not engage the emergency stopping assistant system, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Not every 2024 BMW i5 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2024 BMW i5 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 10 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc) — 5 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
- Electrical System — 5 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Service Brakes — 4 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 9,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Battery health. Ask for a battery state-of-health report, check the remaining battery warranty, and compare the displayed range at 100% charge with the EPA's 295 miles.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2024 BMW i5. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other i5 years
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