2024 BMW i5 problems & reliability
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 BMW i5, alongside 7 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 20% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 20% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 20% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 15% |
| Unknown OR Other | 3 | 15% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 10% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 10% |
| Steering | 2 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 15 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“While driving under normal conditions at roadway speed, the panoramic sunroof glass suddenly failed with a loud explosive sound. There was no observed impact, no debris strike, and no prior damage to the glass. The failure resulted in a large central blowout with shattered glass and fragments displaced outward from…”
Visibility/wiper · filed May 5, 2026
“On May 3, 2026, while operating my 2024 BMW i5 on public roads, the vehicle suffered a sudden and complete loss of power steering with no prior warning. I could not turn the steering wheel at a stop. The instrument cluster simultaneously displayed: "Vehicle may roll. Brake manually," "Drive carefully. Changed steering…”
Steering · filed May 5, 2026
“While merging onto [XXX] from an on-ramp in [XXX] , I received a dashboard warning stating “Brake system and chassis stabilization – braking may require additional force.” This occurred during active acceleration and merging into highway traffic. At the time of the warning, I experienced reduced confidence in braking…”
Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Apr 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
49 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 BMW i5. The 10 most recent:
Charging sessions cannot be started or they are interrupted while using a Level 2 AC high-power charging station, or with a Level 3 DC charging station. Charging may start normally but can interrupt after some time…
B610626 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2026
The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined Charging Unit) 0317F2 - High-voltage…
B120523 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2026
There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehicles: 224163 – Electric auxiliary heater…
B170124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2026
High Voltage Connection Return
B061526 · Other · issued Feb 4, 2026
Through quality checks, it has been detected that the front left water drain hose for the slide/tilt sunroof isnot connected.
B540625 · Service Campaign · issued Jan 3, 2026
A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle interior.
B640925 · Service Campaign · issued Dec 22, 2025
Delivery stop: sunroof water drain hose
B540625 · Service Campaign · issued Dec 3, 2025
RSU availability. The ambient lighting color cannot be saved permanently. The personalized color of the ambient lighting resets after the vehicle has gone to sleep.
B631025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 10, 2025
A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle interior.
B640925 · Service Campaign · issued Aug 26, 2025
While attempting to fuel/charge the vehicle,the fuel/charge door will not open.
B410525 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 27, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2024 BMW i5 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2024 BMW i5?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.