Second Hand BMW i5 Track Rod

Yes, the BMW i5 (G60, launched 2024) is a rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive electric saloon and estate, and like all vehicles with steered front wheels it has track rods connecting the steering rack to the front hub carriers. The i5 shares its basic front suspension architecture with the 5 Series G60 range, so track rods are a genuine and necessary fitment. If you have heard that electric cars sometimes delete certain components, track rods are not one of them — they exist on every variant of the i5.

The eDrive40 is rear-wheel-drive and the M60 xDrive uses all-wheel-drive, and while both share the G60 platform the M60's front suspension is tuned to handle significantly more power and torque, which can mean dimensional or specification differences in steering components. You should not assume the parts are interchangeable across these two variants without checking the part numbers against your registration. Confirm with the breaker that the item from their donor vehicle matches your exact model before buying.

Yes, side matters — the nearside (NS, driver's side in the UK) and offside (OS, passenger's side) track rods are handed and are not interchangeable. Always tell the breaker which side you need, and double-check before the part is dispatched. Getting the wrong side is one of the most common avoidable fitment mistakes on steering components.

Trim level alone does not determine track rod fitment — the M Sport pack is primarily a cosmetic and comfort option and does not change the fundamental steering geometry parts. What matters is the drivetrain variant (eDrive40 rear-wheel-drive versus M60 xDrive all-wheel-drive) and whether xDrive is fitted. Tell the breaker your full registration so they can confirm the correct part regardless of trim badge.

The G60 i5 went on sale in the UK in 2024 and is a relatively new model, so dismantled examples are less common than older 5 Series, but accident-damaged and written-off cars do enter the salvage chain even on newer models. It is worth requesting quotes through Findapart as breakers will source stock across the UK, and supply will grow over time. Because the model is new there are no facelift variants or generation changes to navigate yet, so any G60 i5 of the same drivetrain type should be a relevant donor — confirm part numbers with the breaker against your registration.

The i5 and the combustion-engined 5 Series G60 share the same generation platform and in principle the front suspension architecture is closely related, meaning track rod dimensions may be similar or identical depending on the specific variant. However, you must not assume interchangeability without confirming matching part numbers, as there can be subtle differences between drivetrain configurations even on the same platform. Ask the breaker to check the part number from their donor car against your i5's registration before agreeing to buy.