2024 Bmw I5
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2024 Bmw I5 has 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: recall of thousands of bmws starting february 12, 2024. my car was recently included in this with a "remedy unavailable." spoke to bmw north america, including the recall department, corporate customer service, and multiple local bmw service centers. no remedy available and unknown when it will be. .
36
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.5x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
BRAKES
8 complaints- • Recall of thousands of BMWs starting February 12, 2024. My car was recently included in this with a "remedy unavailable." Spoke to BMW north america, including the recall department, corporate customer service, and multiple local BMW service centers. No remedy available and unknown when it will be.
- • The contact owns a 2024 BMW I5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for
- • The contact owns a 2024 BMW i5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the "Driver Restraint System Malfunction" message was displayed. The vehicle wa
“Recall of thousands of BMWs starting February 12, 2024. My car was recently included in this with a "remedy unavailable." Spoke to BMW north america, including the recall department, corporate customer service, and multiple local BMW service centers. No remedy available and unknown when it will be. ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
7 complaints- • Rear Cross Traffic Warning does not produce an audible alert. It can cause you to accidentally back into oncoming traffic. This has been the case on several occasions especially when there is a hill behind you and traffic crests the hill and appears quickly. Blind Spot Warning does not produce an a
- • Rear Cross Traffic Warning does not produce an audible alert. It can cause you to accidentally back into oncoming traffic. This has been the case on several occasions especially when there is a hill behind you and traffic crests the hill and appears quickly. Blind Spot Warning does not produce an a
- • I was driving east bound on [XXX] near the [XXX] exit and using the fully automated driving (where I am watching the road to take over if necessary but the vehicle was maintaining speed and steering) I received the following errors: (I symbol error) Reduced driver assistance, (triangle error) Forwa
“Rear Cross Traffic Warning does not produce an audible alert. It can cause you to accidentally back into oncoming traffic. This has been the case on several occasions especially when there is a hill behind you and traffic crests the hill and appears quickly. Blind Spot Warning does not produce an a”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
5 complaints- • The contact owns a 2024 BMW I5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for
- • The contact owns a 2024 BMW i5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the "Driver Restraint System Malfunction" message was displayed. The vehicle wa
- • The contact owns a 2024 BMW I5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount
“The contact owns a 2024 BMW I5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
4 complaints- • Make extreme high fan noise during and after super fast charging sessions (Electrify America), overheating issues, unlike all other Evs that do not. Constant clunking sound during and after departing from sessions. Periodic banging sound when parked. Sounds can be observed inside and outside of vehi
- • Battery tempature warning-Constant banging sound while driving. Know EV defect per BMW, No fix in place.
- • The vehicle listed has an unfixable defect (water valve/coolant issue) that creates a safety hazard in an electric vehicle, BMW, the manufacturer has failed to provide a remedy within a reasonable timreframe. AC Coolant valve and high voltage battery are part of the same loop which make this vehicle
“Make extreme high fan noise during and after super fast charging sessions (Electrify America), overheating issues, unlike all other Evs that do not. Constant clunking sound during and after departing from sessions. Periodic banging sound when parked. Sounds can be observed inside and outside of vehi”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
3 complaints- • An option on the car was crystal or glass knobs. The issue is the the sun reflects off the main iDrive knob and right into your eyes making it hard or challenging eye or drive the car safely.
- • I am writing to formally address concerns regarding the recall on my vehicle and its impact on my ownership experience. 1.Recall Disclosure: According to your records, the recall on my vehicle was issued on 2/12/24. However, I purchased (or leased) the vehicle on 7/21/24 from an authorized dealershi
- • The vehicle listed has an unfixable defect (water valve/coolant issue) that creates a safety hazard in an electric vehicle, BMW, the manufacturer has failed to provide a remedy within a reasonable timreframe. AC Coolant valve and high voltage battery are part of the same loop which make this vehicle
“An option on the car was crystal or glass knobs. The issue is the the sun reflects off the main iDrive knob and right into your eyes making it hard or challenging eye or drive the car safely.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 36 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐BRAKES: Recall of thousands of BMWs starting February 12, 2024. My car was recently included in this with a "remedy unavailable." Spoke to BMW north america, including the recall department, corporate customer service, and multiple local BMW service centers. No remedy available and unknown when it will be.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Rear Cross Traffic Warning does not produce an audible alert. It can cause you to accidentally back into oncoming traffic. This has been the case on several occasions especially when there is a hill behind you and traffic crests the hill and appears quickly. Blind Spot Warning does not produce an a
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: The contact owns a 2024 BMW I5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: Make extreme high fan noise during and after super fast charging sessions (Electrify America), overheating issues, unlike all other Evs that do not. Constant clunking sound during and after departing from sessions. Periodic banging sound when parked. Sounds can be observed inside and outside of vehi
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Bmw I5 — Year Comparison
How does 2024 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 4
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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