BMW I5 Edrive40: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the BMW I5 Edrive40 across 2 model years: 0 owner complaints and 4 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Gen 5 BEV/PHEV vehicles may set the Combined Charging Unit (CCU) in programming abort due to no…
- A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles
- There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you…
- There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.