2025 BMW i5 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 BMW i5.

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Complaints
13
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2025 BMW i5 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:2
#22 complaints

Electrical Faults

#32 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 BMW i5.

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3
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2
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2
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
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1
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2
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1
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
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Crashes
1
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Unintended Acceleration
1
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 BMW i5. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2025 BMW i5

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~267,025 vehicles.

24V697000Electronic Stability Control (esc):control Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~309 affected

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.

24V104000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module · Electronic Stability Control
~266,716 affected

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.

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2025 BMW i5 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2025 BMW i5 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 BMW i5 has 13 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 BMW i5?
Top reported problems: Brakes (3 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2025 BMW i5?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 BMW i5 include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2025 BMW i5 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 267,025 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2025 BMW i5?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full BMW i5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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