BMW I5 2024

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

21
Complaints
9
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

21 Complaints 9 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

9 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 25V395000 SAFETY RECALL
71.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2025
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2025
Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 24V697000 SAFETY RECALL
309 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 18, 2024
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owner's may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Nov 13, 2024
Recall Date: Sep 18, 2024
Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 24V135000 SAFETY RECALL
4 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 23, 2024
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Feb 16, 2024
Recall Date: Feb 23, 2024
Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 24V104000 SAFETY RECALL
266.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 12, 2024
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Jun 28, 2024
Recall Date: Feb 12, 2024
Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 23V885000 SAFETY RECALL
4.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2023
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Feb 16, 2024
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2023
Bmw Of North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 23V700000 SAFETY RECALL
12.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2023
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local BMW dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: BMW
Notice Date: Dec 8, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2023

Consumer Complaints

21 Complaints
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Campaign: 11572560 Other
Feb 17, 2024
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

An option on the car was crystal or glass knobs. The issue is the the sun reflects off the main iDrive knob and right into your eyes making it hard or challenging eye or drive the car safely.

Corrective Action:

An option on the car was crystal or glass knobs. The issue is the the sun reflects off the main iDrive knob and right into your eyes making it hard or challenging eye or drive the car safely.

Additional Notes:

An option on the car was crystal or glass knobs. The issue is the the sun reflects off the main iDrive knob and right into your eyes making it hard or challenging eye or drive the car safely.

Manufacturer: BMW
Mfg Campaign: 11572560
Notice Date: Feb 17, 2024
Recall Date: Feb 17, 2024
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