Recalls (7)
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2023 BMW i4. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Loss of Drive Power
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction motor · controller · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
94.8% repairedof 71,286 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V395000
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High Voltage Battery Failure
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.
- Consequence
- Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
86% repairedof 136 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V470000
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Improperly Manufactured Battery Charging Unit
Electrical system · propulsion system · hybrid management
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.
- Consequence
- An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
98.6% repairedof 69 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V449000
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HV Battery Cell Monitoring Circuit Not Secured
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 Hybrid Electric vehicles. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall.
- Consequence
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
100% repairedof 31 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V295000
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Unlocked Door May Open During Crash
Electrical system · body control module · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.
- Consequence
- Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
97.5% repairedof 120 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V118000
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Pedestrian Warning Sound Malfunction/FMVSS 141
Back over prevention · warnings · external/pedestrian alert
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
- Consequence
- Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
100% repairedof 3,431 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V026000
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High Voltage Battery ECU May Interrupt Power
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery thermal · management · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.
- Consequence
- An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
99.9% repairedof 14,086 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V944000
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Owner complaints (45)
45 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
8involved a crash
1involved a fire
3injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 18 | 40% |
| Unknown or other | 12 | 26.7% |
| Power train | 11 | 24.4% |
| Service brakes | 7 | 15.6% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 13.3% |
| Engine | 5 | 11.1% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 11.1% |
| Steering | 4 | 8.9% |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 6.7% |
| Suspension | 2 | 4.4% |
How 2023 compares with other i4 years
Best and worst i4 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10 | 8 |
| 2023 | 45 | 7 |
| 2024 | 26 | 3 |
This year (2023)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 113 mpg combined
113
mpg combined
115
city
111
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $650
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Subcompact Cars
What it costs you to run
$578per year
$48per month
133gallons a year
Miles ÷ 113 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 115 / 111 / 113 | $650 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 109 / 108 / 109 | $750 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 107 / 102 / 105 | $700 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 100 / 98 / 99 | $750 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 94 / 98 / 96 | $800 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 79 / 80 / 80 | $950 | — |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2023 BMW i4 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2023 BMW i4 have?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns: 25V395000 (electrical), 25V470000 (electrical), 23V449000 (electrical), 23V295000 (electrical), 23V118000 (electrical), 23V026000 (rear camera), 22V944000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2023 BMW i4 problems?
Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (18), Unknown or other (12), Power train (11) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2023 BMW i4 get?
EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 115 city, 111 highway and 113 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
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.
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