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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.

2024 Bmw i5
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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
MakeBmw
Modeli5
Model year2024
Vehicle classCompact Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
FuelElectricity

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG104
Highway MPG105
Combined MPG105
Combined MPGe32.2089
Electric range295 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
City104 MPG
Highway105 MPG
Combined105 MPG
Combined32.2089 MPGe
Electric range295 mi

Efficiency vs class average

i5105 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 232% more efficient than the i5's class average.

Est. monthly payment
$1,180/mo
Amount financed
$60,300
Total interest
$10,490
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5-year fuel cost
$10,672

$2,134/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $0.17/kWh

Combined MPGe105
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC

NHTSA 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