DecodedCarsBMW i5
4 model years from 2024 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2024–2027
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 328 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 10 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2024 (21)
The 2026 i5 in brief
The 2026 BMW i5 is a compact car powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 310 miles and takes about 8 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.
The BMW i5 has 4 model years in our data, from 2024 to 2027.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (10), service brakes (9), forward collision avoidance › automatic emergency braking (5).
2024 has the most recalls (10); all years together count 10 campaigns and 31 owner complaints.
How the 2024 i5 compares
The 2024 BMW i5 is a compact car powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 295 miles and takes about 8 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
2026 i5 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 310 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
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i5 changes by model year
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Alternatives to the 2026 i5
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW 3 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus IS | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Porsche Taycan | 315 mi | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW 2 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW i4 | 333 mi | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →