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BMW I5 Xdrive40 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every I5 Xdrive40 from 2025 to 2026: 0 owner complaints and 3 recalls across 2 model years.

No owner complaints on file yet. Best fuel economy: 98 mpg combined (2026).

BMW I5 Xdrive40
Photo: Partynia · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20252093
20261098

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the BMW I5 Xdrive40?

No owner complaints on file yet.

How many recalls has the BMW I5 Xdrive40 had?

Across 2025–2026, NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).