Model year guide

2025 BMW I5 Xdrive 40

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 BMW I5 Xdrive 40 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2025 BMW I5 Xdrive 40 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined87–93 MPGe

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2025 BMW I5 Xdrive 40 recalls 2

Electrical System:wiring NHTSA Campaign #26V096000 · 19/02/2026

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 M5 Sportswagon, 2025-2026 M5, 2024-2025 750e xDrive, 2025-2026 550e xDrive, 2023-2025 I7, 2023-2025 7 Series, 2024-2026 i5, and 5 Series vehicles. The electrical wiring harness for the air conditioning system may become damaged during replacement of the cabin air filter.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the air conditioning system’s electrical wiring harness and add a retaining strap/bracket to the harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identifi…

Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm NHTSA Campaign #24V714000 · 25/09/2024

BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 2024-2025 i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 xDrive, 2025 i5 xDrive40, 2024 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, 750e xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, and i7 M70 xDrive vehicles. The steering spindle may break requiring a greater steering effort to control the vehicle.

Fix: Dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2025 BMW I5 Xdrive 40 efficiency & running costs

Combined87–93 MPGe
City90 MPGe
Highway92 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$817
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range248–266 mi
Charge time (240V)10 hours
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,917 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2025 BMW I5 Xdrive 40 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$4,085
Energy only$4,085
Per mile$0.05

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2025 BMW I5 Xdrive 40 vehicles on record

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2025 BMW I5 Xdrive 40 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 BMW I5 Xdrive 40 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 BMW I5 Xdrive 40. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2025 BMW I5 Xdrive 40 get?

The 2025 BMW I5 Xdrive 40 has U.S. EPA estimates of 87–93 MPGe combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.