Model year 2025 · BMW

2025 BMW i5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 BMW i5. The most recent was reported on July 1, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: I5, I5 EDRIVE40, I5 M60 XDRIVE, I5 XDRIVE40.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 BMW i5, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V422000	July 1, 2026	Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
26V096000	February 19, 2026	Electrical System › Wiring
24V714000	September 25, 2024	Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
24V697000	September 18, 2024	Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module
24V104000	February 12, 2024	Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Systems involved: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3) · Electrical System (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V422000

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA: July 1, 2026
Owner notification: August 25, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 428 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: I5

Components: Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V422000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V096000

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA: February 19, 2026
Owner notification: April 16, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 58,713 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: I5 EDRIVE40, I5 M60 XDRIVE, I5 XDRIVE40

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V096000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V714000

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Report received by NHTSA: September 25, 2024
Owner notification: November 22, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 982 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: I5 EDRIVE40, I5 M60 XDRIVE, I5 XDRIVE40

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V714000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V697000

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module

Report received by NHTSA: September 18, 2024
Owner notification: November 13, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 309 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: I5

Components: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V697000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V104000

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA: February 12, 2024
Owner notification: June 28, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 266,716 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: I5

Components: Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V104000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 1, 2026.