2024 Bmw i5
The 2024 Bmw i5 is a compact car, rated at 105 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year.

- Combined MPG
- 105· 295 mi
- NHTSA safety
- Not rated
- Starting price
- $67,000
- Recalls
- 6
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Bmw |
|---|---|
| Model | i5 |
| Model year | 2024 |
| Vehicle class | Compact Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Electricity |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 104 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 105 |
| Combined MPG | 105 |
| Combined MPGe | 32.2089 |
| Electric range | 295 mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $700 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | 105 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | 99 MPG combined |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | 96 MPG combined |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | 91 MPG combined |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | 89 MPG combined |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | 85 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 104 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 105 MPG |
| Combined | 105 MPG |
| Combined | 32.2089 MPGe |
| Electric range | 295 mi |
Efficiency vs class average
About 232% more efficient than the i5's class average.
- Amount financed
- $60,300
- Total interest
- $10,490
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Cost to own
Estimate monthly payments and 5-year fuel cost using the tools in the sidebar. Figures use EPA fuel economy and current U.S. energy prices from EIA.
Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPICNHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.
Recalls (6)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR23V700000 · 2023-10-18
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 connection to the steering wheel may not have been attached correctly, resulting in an inoperative hands-on detection system.
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 service at 1-800-525-7417.
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT23V885000 · 2023-12-22
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 pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
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 service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This is an expansion of Recall 23V-026.
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)24V104000 · 2024-02-12
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY24V135000 · 2024-02-23
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 vehicles. The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE24V697000 · 2024-09-18
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE25V395000 · 2025-07-23
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
Remedy: The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2024 Bmw i5?
The 2024 Bmw i5 is EPA-rated at 105 MPG combined (104 city / 105 highway).
Is the 2024 Bmw i5 reliable?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2024 Bmw i5. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2024 Bmw i5?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2024 Bmw i5 costs roughly $2,134 per year to charge, or about $10,672 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2024 Bmw i5?
The 2024 Bmw i5 is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC