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2026 BMW i5: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2026 BMW i5 with NHTSA, and it has 1 recall. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
5
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
1
on record
Fuel economy
110 MPGe
best version, EPA combined
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Electric, 310 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 110 MPGe |
| Electric, 300 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 106 MPGe |
| Electric, 277 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 99 MPGe |
| Electric, 278 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 98 MPGe |
| Electric, 278 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 98 MPGe |
| Electric, 272 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 96 MPGe |
| Electric, 266 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 94 MPGe |
| Electric, 259 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 91 MPGe |
| Electric, 259 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 91 MPGe |
Recalls
Electrical System › WiringFeb 19, 2026 · campaign 26V096000
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the BMW i5
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2026 BMW i5 have?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA: brakes (2), driver-assist & stability (2), electrical system (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2026 BMW i5 have?
1 recall on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2026 BMW i5 get?
Up to 110 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.