BMW i4 complaints by model year
81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 45 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| 2022 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2022–2024. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 18 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 12 | 7 |
| Power train | 1 | 11 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Engine | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
BMW i4 recalls (11)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one i4 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V395000 | Jul 23, 2025 | Loss of Drive Power | 2022, 2023, 2024 | 94.8% |
| 25V470000 | Jul 16, 2025 | High Voltage Battery Failure | 2022, 2023 | 86% |
| 24V611000 | Aug 15, 2024 | Left-Side Longitudinal Beam May Crack | 2024 | 94.5% |
| 24V135000 | Feb 23, 2024 | High-Voltage Battery May Overheat | 2024 | 100% |
| 23V449000 | Jun 28, 2023 | Improperly Manufactured Battery Charging Unit | 2022, 2023 | 98.6% |
| 23V295000 | Apr 26, 2023 | HV Battery Cell Monitoring Circuit Not Secured | 2023 | 100% |
| 23V118000 | Feb 23, 2023 | Unlocked Door May Open During Crash | 2022, 2023 | 97.5% |
| 23V026000 | Jan 25, 2023 | Pedestrian Warning Sound Malfunction/FMVSS 141 | 2022, 2023 | 100% |
| 22V944000 | Dec 20, 2022 | High Voltage Battery ECU May Interrupt Power | 2022, 2023 | 99.9% |
| 22V541000 | Jul 27, 2022 | High Voltage Battery May Short-Circuit | 2022 | 100% |
| 22V483000 | Jul 7, 2022 | Center Display Missing Information/FMVSS 101 | 2022 | 99.4% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
BMW i4 FAQ
How many recalls has the BMW i4 had?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns that cover at least one BMW i4 model year from 2022 to 2024. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common BMW i4 problems?
Across the 2022–2024 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, unknown or other, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the BMW i4 get?
EPA rates the 2024 BMW i4 at 80 to 120 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.