Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 i5.
The 2024 BMW i5 represents the fully electric interpretation of BMW's executive sedan lineup, bringing zero-emission propulsion to the brand's core premium model as part of its broader electrification strategy; as a new variant in the 5 Series family, it enters the market with the technological expectations of a modern EV while carrying the legacy of its combustion-powered siblings. This model year sits at a critical point in the i5's history, having accumulated seven recall campaigns and twenty owner complaints—with service brakes, hydraulic systems, and electronic stability control emerging as the predominant areas of concern—indicating that early production examples have faced notable reliability challenges that prospective buyers should factor into their evaluation of this electric sedan.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
| Battery | 61216805461 |
| Front wiper blades | 61615A85266 |
| Cabin air filter | 64115A547D8 alt 64115A547D4 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 199.2 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in |
| Overall height | 59.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.7 in |
| Curb weight | 5247 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 64.6 / 63.8 in |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the i5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro Pack)(21" Wheels) Elec 84.3-kWh | 3.30 sec | 11.50 sec | 593 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro Pack)(21" Wheels) Elec 84.3-kWh | 3.30 sec | 11.50 sec | 593 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro +Dynamic Handling Pack)(21" Wheels) Elec 84.3-kWh | 3.40 sec | 11.50 sec | 593 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | M60 xDrive (M Sport Pro Pack)(21" Wheels) Elec 84.3-kWh | 3.40 sec | 11.60 sec | 593 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | eDrive40 (M Sport)(21" Wheels) Elec 84.3-kWh | 5.10 sec | 13.70 sec | 335 hp | RWD |
| 2025 | eDrive40 (M Sport)(21" Wheels) Elec 84.3-kWh | 5.10 sec | 13.60 sec | 335 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2024 BMW i5 is the earliest model year shown in the federal record and carries the highest counts across every metric: 20 complaints, 7 recalls, and 49 TSBs, all well above the 2025 model's 6 complaints, 3 recalls, and 22 TSBs. That pattern suggests a typical early-production profile, with the 2025 data indicating a downward trend as the generation progressed. The 2024 file includes two crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints, with the top complaint areas being service brakes/hydraulic/ESC (3), unknown/other (2), steering/electrical (1), and visibility/wiper (1); root causes are not specified in the data. NHTSA investigations register zero for both years, so the elevated 2024 activity does not reflect an open federal safety probe. Overall, 2024 is the most documented year in this brief record, making it a prudent buy only if the price reflects that early-adopter exposure and every applicable recall and TSB has been completed.
All 20 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive, i7 eDrive50, i7 xDrive60, i7 M70, 2024 750e xDrive, 530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The ground… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reattach the ground connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer…
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i5 eDrive40 and i5 M60 vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external… Remedy: Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer…
Showing 5 of 49 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B610626 | 2026-04-22 | Electrical System | Charging sessions cannot be started or they are interrupted while using a Level 2 AC… |
| B120523 | 2026-03-06 | Power Train | The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument… |
| B170124 | 2026-02-25 | Engine | There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control… |
| B061526 | 2026-02-04 | Electrical System | High Voltage Connection Return |
| B540625 | 2026-01-02 | Structure | Through quality checks, it has been detected that the front left water drain hose for the… |
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