- The problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2027 i7 50xDrive, i7 60xDrive, 2026-2027 i5 xDrive40, i5 eDrive40, and i5 M60 vehicles. The high voltage battery charging software may be incorrect.
- The risk
- Software that does not charge the battery properly can lead to electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the high voltage battery charging software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 25, 2026.
Vehicle safety record
2027 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2027 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2026 for the software.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical I5 EDRIVE40 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2027 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2027 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW I5 EDRIVE40: every year compared
All I5 EDRIVE40 yearsQuestions about the 2027 BMW I5 EDRIVE40
Does the 2027 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2027 BMW I5 EDRIVE40: software (November 2026). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2027 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2027 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW I5 EDRIVE40 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2027 BMW I5 EDRIVE40 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data