Buying a used 2025 BMW I5? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2025 i5 carries three recalls, all braking: a critical one for loss of brake assist power, plus high-severity campaigns for power assist loss and integrated brakes that may fail and require inspection. The battery and motor software recalls seen on the 2024 car are not listed for this year. NHTSA has eight owner complaints, with two crashes and three injuries reported, spread across electrical, forward collision avoidance and service brakes. Those complaints are unverified owner reports.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm all three brake recalls, including the required inspection, are closed on the VIN
- Test brake pedal effort and travel, cold and after repeated stops
- Ask about warning messages, electrical faults or unexpected collision warning activations
- Open recalls are repaired free at any BMW dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2025 BMW I5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| BMW and MINI vehicles may lose brake assist power | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | critical |
| BMW, MINI brake system can lose power assist | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | high |
| BMW, MINI integrated brakes may fail, need inspection | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
8 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 3 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 3 | None found |
| Brakes | 3 | Yes |
| Power Train | 2 | None found |
| Speed Control | 1 | None found |
| Engine | 1 | None found |