2026 BMW i5

Electric

Compact Cars
9 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11

Safety Signal

85 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

Recalls1 critical1

Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA0

Crash ratingNHTSA overall—

EV rangebest configuration, EPA310 mi

2027 2026 2025 2024

The 2026 BMW i5 is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact car with 9 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels), is EPA-rated at 310 miles with 110 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Range	kWh/100mi	Charge (240V)	Annual fuel*
i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)	Electric	RWD	250 kW EESM	114	106	110 MPGe	310 mi	30.6	8 h	$700
i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels)	Electric	RWD	250 kW EESM	110	102	106 MPGe	300 mi	31.7	8 h	$700
i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels)	Electric	AWD	192 and 250 kW EESM	100	98	99 MPGe	277 mi	34.1	8 h	$750
i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels)	Electric	RWD	250 kW EESM	102	93	98 MPGe	278 mi	34.5	8 h	$800
i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)	Electric	AWD	190 and 230 kW EESM	99	97	98 MPGe	278 mi	34.4	8 h	$750
i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels)	Electric	AWD	190 and 230 kW EESM	97	94	96 MPGe	272 mi	35.2	8 h	$800
i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels)	Electric	AWD	192 and 250 kW EESM	96	92	94 MPGe	266 mi	35.8	8 h	$800
i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels)	Electric	AWD	192 and 250 kW EESM	92	89	91 MPGe	259 mi	37.1	8 h	$850
i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels)	Electric	AWD	190 and 230 kW EESM	92	88	91 MPGe	259 mi	37.2	8 h	$850

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49613, 49614, 50194, 49615, 49616, 49617, 50195, 50196, 49618.

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Recalls (1)

Source: NHTSA recall database

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Electrical System

58,713 vehicles

ProblemBMW 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.RiskA damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.FixDealers will inspect and replace the air conditioning systemâ€™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.

NHTSA campaign 26V096000reported Feb 19, 2026BMW of North America, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

No owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other i5 model years

2027 BMW i5

0 recalls · 0 complaints

2025 BMW i5

5 recalls · 8 complaints

2024 BMW i5

10 recalls · 20 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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