VehicleVerdict

BMW i5 years to avoid

Across 2024–2025, no single i5 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2024 drew the most complaints; 2024 the fewest.

51

Total complaints

6

Recall campaigns

2024–2025

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

BMW i5 NHTSA complaints by model year36 complaints2024: 36 complaints2025: 15 complaints
BMW i5 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every i5 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2025152
2024366

Common questions

How many recalls does the BMW i5 have?

Across all model years, the i5 has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 51 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.