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2024 BMW

i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)

Auto (A1)

BMW i5 eDrive40 (19 inch Wheels): best and worst years

Overview

Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Transmission
Automatic (A1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Engine & performance

Efficiency

Smog score
10/10
Range per hour (240V)
37 mi/hr
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
0 See on NHTSA

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

2 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Dec 22, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB640925

    A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle interior.

  • Feb 11, 2025ENGINEB170124

    There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehicles: 224163 – Electric auxiliary heater for the high-voltage battery unit: Undervoltage or internal communication fault 8049AA - Coolant level sensor, expansion tank: Coolant level low or short circuit to ground or line disconnection 80124F – Electric auxiliary heater: Communication in electric auxiliary heater faulty

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: bmwusaservice.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.