2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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.
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,…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 BMW i5 (i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels), i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels), i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels), i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels), …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 91–110 MPGe |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 92–114 / 88–106 |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
Compare BMW I5 EDRIVE40 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW I5 EDRIVE40 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40
How do I know if my 2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2026 BMW I5 EDRIVE40; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 26V096000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other BMW models
- X53,154 complaints
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- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.