BMW i5 recalls

11 official safety recalls for the BMW i5 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Brake system may lose assist or stability control

    Reported July 1, 2026Model years 2024–2025NHTSA campaign 26V422000428 vehicles affected

    The integrated brake system may lose power brake assist or cause the antilock brakes and stability control to work improperly. Stopping distances may increase or control may be lost, increasing crash risk. The system will be inspected and replaced if needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    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.

  2. Air-conditioning wiring harness may be damaged

    Reported February 19, 2026Model years 2024–2026NHTSA campaign 26V09600058,713 vehicles affected

    The air-conditioning wiring harness may be damaged when the cabin air filter is replaced. It can short-circuit and increase the risk of fire. Dealers will inspect and replace the harness as needed and add a retaining strap or bracket, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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 NHTSA.gov beginning April 13, 2026.

  3. Drive motor software may shut down high-voltage system

    Reported July 23, 2025Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 25V39500071,286 vehicles affected

    The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. The software will be updated over the air or by a dealer, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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.

  4. Brake system may lose assist or malfunction

    Reported October 2, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V73900011,579 vehicles affected

    The integrated brake system may lose power brake assist or cause the ABS or stability control systems to malfunction. Stopping distance may increase or vehicle control may be lost, raising crash risk. Dealers will replace the integrated brake module free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    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.

  5. Steering spindle may break

    Reported September 25, 2024Model years 2024–2025NHTSA campaign 24V714000982 vehicles affected

    The steering spindle may break, suddenly increasing the effort needed to steer and raising crash risk. Dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    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 nhtsa.gov.

  6. Brake system welds may break

    Reported September 18, 2024Model years 2024–2025NHTSA campaign 24V697000309 vehicles affected

    Welds in the integrated brake control module servomotor may break, causing loss of power brake assist or rear brake function, and possibly disabling ABS and stability control. This can lengthen stopping distances or reduce handling and control, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the brake system free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    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.

  7. High-voltage battery cell modules may malfunction

    Reported February 29, 2024Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2024/2112 vehicles affected

    Faulty cell modules in the high-voltage battery may cause a malfunction. The faulty modules will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Replace cell module in high-voltage battery
    Defect
    On affected vehicles if faulty cell modules have been installed then a malfunction may occur in the high voltage battery
    Remedy
    On the affected vehicles the faulty cell modules in the High Voltage battery will be replaced

  8. Battery module may overheat

    Reported February 23, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V1350004 vehicles affected

    Insufficient weld seams in a high-voltage battery module may cause it to overheat, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will replace the battery module free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
    Notes
    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.

  9. Integrated brake system may malfunction

    Reported February 12, 2024Model years 2024–2025NHTSA campaign 24V104000266,716 vehicles affected

    A malfunction may reduce power brake assist, lengthening stopping distance, or affect ABS and stability control, potentially causing loss of control. Dealers will replace the integrated brake system free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    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.

  10. Pedestrian warning sound may fail

    Reported December 22, 2023Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 23V8850004,926 vehicles affected

    A fault during start-up may prevent the external pedestrian warning sound from working, so pedestrians may not notice an approaching vehicle. Dealers will update the sound generator software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    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.

  11. Steering wheel sensor ground may be disconnected

    Reported October 18, 2023Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 23V70000012,296 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly attached steering wheel ground connection may disable hands-on detection, preventing the emergency stopping assistant from engaging when needed and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and reattach the connection as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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