Passenger Car • all-electric powertrain configurations • • NHTSA & EPA Certified Data
The 2026 BMW i5 has zero owner defect complaints and zero safety recall campaigns recorded in the current AutoUtility NHTSA dataset.
EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 91 to 110 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 259–310 miles across 9 certified vehicle configurations. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 114 MPGe | 106 MPGe | 110 MPGe | 310 mi | $700 / yr |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 110 MPGe | 102 MPGe | 106 MPGe | 300 mi | $700 / yr |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 100 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 99 MPGe | 277 mi | $750 / yr |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 99 MPGe | 97 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 278 mi | $750 / yr |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 102 MPGe | 93 MPGe | 98 MPGe | 278 mi | $800 / yr |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 97 MPGe | 94 MPGe | 96 MPGe | 272 mi | $800 / yr |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 96 MPGe | 92 MPGe | 94 MPGe | 266 mi | $800 / yr |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 92 MPGe | 89 MPGe | 91 MPGe | 259 mi | $850 / yr |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 92 MPGe | 88 MPGe | 91 MPGe | 259 mi | $850 / yr |
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEDAN 4 DR BEV AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| SEDAN 4 DR BEV RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 BMW i5 models.
Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2026 BMW i5 problems & component breakdown (0 categories) →Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2026 BMW i5.
View all 2026 BMW i5 recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2026 BMW i5
AutoUtility's current federal dataset records zero official NHTSA safety recall campaigns for the 2026 BMW i5.
Recall records can change as manufacturers and NHTSA publish or update campaign notices.
AutoUtility currently records zero consumer defect complaints on file with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) for the 2026 BMW i5.
A zero-complaint record in federal databases reflects submitted owner filings and does not guarantee the absence of mechanical issues.
An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2026 BMW i5 in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.
NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.
The all-electric 2026 BMW i5 is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 259 to 310 miles per full charge across certified configurations.
Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 110 MPGe based on standardized dynamometer laboratory testing.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.