BMW i5: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 3,748 BMW i5 cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2023 and 2026.
The RDW lists 9 recalls for this model; 17.8% of registered cars still have an open recall.
0.2% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 3,748 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 17.8% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 0.2% |
| Used as a taxi | 3.9% |
| First registered | 2023 to 2026 |
All BMW i5 passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | brakes | serious | 1 |
| 2024-11-28 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 1 |
| 2024-10-18 | electrical system | – | 234 |
| 2024-10-15 | brakes | – | 35 |
| 2024-10-14 | brakes | – | 672 |
| 2024-02-27 | electrical system | – | 1 |
| 2024-02-14 | brakes | – | 5,149 |
| 2024-02-01 | electrical system | – | 474 |
| 2023-10-19 | electrical system | serious | 368 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
Does the BMW i5 have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 9 recalls. 17.8% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
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Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.