Model year 2027 · Compact Cars
2027 BMW i5: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2027 BMW i5 at 91–116 MPGe combined with 259–328 miles of EPA-rated range across 9 versions. We could not match this vehicle to NHTSA's recall and complaint records by name, so check recalls with your VIN.
Safety recalls
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EPA combined MPGe
91–116
NHTSA overall rating
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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a BMW dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2027 BMW i5 recalls
We could not find the 2027 BMW i5 in NHTSA's recall file under a matching name. That does not mean it has no recalls — search by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2027 BMW i5 fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Electric range | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric (250 kW EESM) | Single-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 120/113/116 MPGe | 328 mi 28.9 kWh/100 mi | $650 | 0 |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric (250 kW EESM) | Single-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 109/102/106 MPGe | 299 mi 31.9 kWh/100 mi | $700 | 0 |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric (250 kW EESM) | Single-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 103/95/100 MPGe | 280 mi 33.9 kWh/100 mi | $750 | 0 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric (200 and 250 kW EESM) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 100/98/99 MPGe | 277 mi 34.1 kWh/100 mi | $750 | 0 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric (200 and 250 kW EESM) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 96/92/94 MPGe | 266 mi 35.8 kWh/100 mi | $800 | 0 |
| i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric (200 and 250 kW EESM) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 92/89/91 MPGe | 259 mi 37.1 kWh/100 mi | $850 | 0 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric (190 and 230 kW EESM) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 101/98/100 MPGe | 283 mi 33.8 kWh/100 mi | $750 | 0 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric (190 and 230 kW EESM) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 98/94/96 MPGe | 273 mi 35 kWh/100 mi | $800 | 0 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric (190 and 230 kW EESM) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 95/90/92 MPGe | 262 mi 36.5 kWh/100 mi | $800 | 0 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2027 BMW i5 crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2027 BMW i5 (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2027 BMW i5 owner complaints
We could not match the 2027 BMW i5 to NHTSA's complaint records by name. Search at nhtsa.gov.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other BMW i5 model years
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Other 2027 BMW models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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