With 0 recalls and 8 complaints, the 2025 BMW i5 rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2025 BMW i5's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. It leads 8 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System,forward Collision Avoidance1

02Unknown Or Other1

03Electrical System,unknown Or Other1

04Service Brakes1

05Power Train,forward Collision Avoidance1

8 total across 1 model years (2025–2025)Full data at NHTSA.gov

BMW i5 Fuel Economy

84–105mpg combined

83-104city

85-105hwy

$700-$900/yr

Fuel economy for the 2025 BMW i5 ranges from 84 to 105 MPG combined across 9 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) - Automatic (A1)

105mpg

Rear-Wheel DriveEV

104 city105 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean

i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) - Automatic (A1)

99mpg

Rear-Wheel DriveEV

99 city98 hwy~$750/yr10/10 Clean

i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) - Automatic (A1)

96mpg

Rear-Wheel DriveEV

97 city94 hwy~$800/yr10/10 Clean

i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) - Automatic (A1)

93mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

92 city95 hwy~$800/yr10/10 Clean

i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) - Automatic (A1)

93mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

92 city94 hwy~$800/yr10/10 Clean

i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) - Automatic (A1)

90mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

89 city91 hwy~$850/yr10/10 Clean

i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) - Automatic (A1)

88mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

88 city88 hwy~$850/yr10/10 Clean

i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) - Automatic (A1)

87mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

86 city87 hwy~$850/yr10/10 Clean

i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) - Automatic (A1)

84mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

83 city85 hwy~$900/yr10/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2025 BMW i5

21States

60%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (44%), but the remaining listings are spread across 20 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

27044%

TXTexas

6210%

FLFlorida

346%

GAGeorgia

264%

WAWashington

224%

MDMaryland

213%

DCWashington DC

213%

AZArizona

193%

ILIllinois

183%

NCNorth Carolina

173%

PA11

NJ8

NY8

OR8

MO7

CO6

DE5

NV5

OK5

TN5

NE4

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2025.

2025 BMW i5: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2025 BMW i5 a good car to buy?

The 2025 BMW i5 has its strengths and its watch-outs. Owners report electrical system,forward collision avoidance as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

What's the gas mileage of the 2025 BMW i5?

Depending on configuration, the 2025 BMW i5 delivers 84–105 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2025 BMW i5?

Out of 8 owner complaints, electrical system,forward collision avoidance issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 2025 compare to other BMW i5 years?

Each BMW i5 model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the BMW i5 overview page.

Other BMW i5 Years

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