2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 BMW I5 XDRIVE40.
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recalls
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owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2025 BMW I5 XDRIVE40 recalls
Electrical system: wiring
NHTSA campaign 26V096000 · reported February 19, 2026 · BMW of North America, LLC · 58,713 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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.
The risk
A damaged wiring harness can short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Steering: linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm
NHTSA campaign 24V714000 · reported September 25, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC · 982 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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.
The risk
A sudden increase in required steering effort increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 BMW I5 XDRIVE40, the most recent reported on February 19, 2026 (Electrical system: wiring). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 BMW I5 XDRIVE40?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2025 BMW I5 XDRIVE40.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.