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.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 91–110 MPGe (9 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2026 BMW i5?
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 |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2026 BMW i5?
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 | — | ||||
| SEDAN 4 DR BEV RWD | — |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 BMW i5 models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 BMW i5?
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) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2026 BMW i5?
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) →The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.