The worst 2026 BMW I5 Edrive40 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
Recalls 1
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning April 13, 2026.
Recall number 26V096000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2026 BMW I5 Edrive40 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
Compare the 2026 BMW I5 Edrive40
Other model years
Questions about the 2026 BMW I5 Edrive40
Is the 2026 BMW I5 Edrive40 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2026 BMW I5 Edrive40.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 BMW I5 Edrive40?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2026 BMW I5 Edrive40 have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2026 BMW I5 Edrive40?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history