The 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a wiring harness near the air conditioning system that can short-circuit and start a fire if the cabin air filter is replaced.
The brake system also carries a recall: the electronic brake booster control module can malfunction and strip away power brake assist, meaning the car needs a longer distance to stop than the driver expects. The same fault can disable the anti-lock brakes and stability control, raising the risk of losing control during hard braking or a skid. On the steering side, the steering spindle can crack and break, which the driver would feel as a sudden, sharp increase in the effort required to turn the wheel, making the vehicle much harder to keep on course.
At a glance
What can fail
The air conditioning system's electrical wiring harness can get damaged when a technician replaces the cabin air filter.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the wiring harness, replace it if needed, and add a retaining strap to secure it.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The integrated brake system may fail, reducing power brake assist or preventing the antilock brake and stability control systems from working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the integrated brake module at no cost. Parts availability and service scheduling will be confirmed in a second letter.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering spindle's double universal joint may break, requiring you to exert greater force when steering the vehicle.
What the fix does
BMW dealers will replace the steering spindle's double universal joint at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
