2025 BMW I5 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2025 BMW I5, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving a brand-new 2025 BMW i5 electric car, just leased from dealer the day before. The car was at rest, waiting for traffic light to turn green. Then the car started to move forward, and suddenly hit the car in front with a big thrust. My foot was on the brake trying to stop the car, but I felt like being hit by another car behind me, twice, the second time being the final thrust. My wife on the passenger side also felt the car shaking before the collision. Looking back after the collision, there was actually no car hitting mine. I believe the braking system failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11594543, filed 2024-06“The contact owns a 2025 BMW I5. The contact stated that while driving at 6 MPH before dawn, the brakes became inoperable while making a left turn and a right U-turn around a van. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, went up the curb, made a quick right turn to avoid a major crash, and eventually crashed into a hedge and a sign. The driver shifted to neutral, and the vehicle rolled to the second street. No warning lights illuminated. The contact sustained an injury to his shoulder, and medical attention was provided. A police report was filed. There was no fire or airbag deployment. …”
NHTSA complaint #11729663, filed 2026-04, 16,000 milesRelated recalls
- 26V422000Jul 1, 2026BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7…Covers: BMW I5 2024–2025, X7 2023–2025, 760I 2023–2025 +12 more
- 24V104000Feb 12, 2024BMW 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…Covers: BMW I5 2024–2025, X7 2023–2025, X1 2023–2025 +14 more
Related service bulletins
- 11022100Aug 22, 2025The parking brake actuator has not been wound correctly so that it cannot be applied or released. Check Control message “Parking brake failed. When parking, secure the vehicle…
- 11019564Jun 11, 2025A loud “click”- type noise can be heard from the rear axle brakes when driving off forwards, and/or in reverse.
- 11016432Mar 27, 2025The parking brake actuator cannot be activated or deactivated due to a failed weld. Check Control message “Parking brake failed. When parking, secure the vehicle against rolling…
- 11014654Feb 21, 2025Delivery stop: emf actuator
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 38% |
| 2024 | 8 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2025 BMW I5
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2025 BMW I5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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