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BMW i4 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 80 owner complaints for the BMW i4, covering model years 2022 to 2024. The 2023 model year drew the most complaints (45), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 11 recall campaigns on file
  • 80 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (2022–2024)
  • most complaints: 2023 (45 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (24 complaints)
  • latest recall 25V395000 (reported Jul 23, 2025)
  • 19 complaints reporting a crash (23.8%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (1.3%)
  • 4 complaints reporting an injury (5.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

BMW i4 complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2023 model year has the most complaints: 45 of 80, or 56.3%. Next come 2024 (26) and 2022 (9).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
BMW i4 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2022–2024Column chart of 80 complaints across 3 model years. The highest is 2023 with 45. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2022: 9 complaints920222023: 45 complaints4520232024: 26 complaints262024
BMW i4 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
BMW i4 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
202293010
2023458110
2024268020
All model years8019140

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported BMW i4 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 24 complaints (30.0% of all 80), followed by Power Train (17) and Forward Collision Avoidance (11).

Components named most often in BMW i4 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in BMW i4 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System2430.0%
Unknown or Other2126.3%
Power Train1721.3%
Forward Collision Avoidance1113.8%
Service Brakes1012.5%
Fuel/Propulsion System78.8%
Vehicle Speed Control78.8%
Engine67.5%
Steering67.5%
Tires45.0%
Back Over Prevention33.8%
Structure33.8%
Suspension33.8%
Air Bags22.5%
Lane Departure22.5%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

BMW i4 recalls

11 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name i4, newest first. The 11 campaigns cover model years 2022 to 2024. The 2022 model year appears in the most campaigns (8).

  • 11 recall campaigns
  • 1 “Do Not Drive” advisory
  • 1 “Park Outside” advisory
BMW i4 recall campaigns covering each model year
2022: 8 campaigns2023: 7 campaigns2024: 3 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 25V395000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Motor › Controller › Software

    Model years 2022–2024

    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.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V470000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model years 2022–2023

    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.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 24V611000

    Reported

    Structure › Frame and Members

    Model year 2024

    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 eDrive40, xDrive40, and M50 vehicles. The left-side longitudinal beam may crack, compromising the structural integrity of the chassis.

    Consequence:
    Reduced structural integrity may result in damage to the high voltage battery during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side longitudinal beam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 24V135000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model year 2024

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 vehicles. The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating.

    Consequence:
    An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 23V449000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Hybrid Management

    Model years 2022–2023

    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.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 23V295000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model year 2023

    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.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 23V118000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Body Control Module › Software

    Model years 2022–2023

    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.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 23V026000

    Reported

    Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert; Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

    Model years 2022–2023

    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.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 22V944000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery Thermal › Management › Software

    Model years 2022–2023

    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.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 22V541000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model year 2022

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit.

    Consequence:
    A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second letter will be mailed when remedy parts become available. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners will also be contacted by phone.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

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  1. NHTSA campaign 22V483000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Model year 2022

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles equipped with hybrid electric powertrains. While in Valet Parking Mode, the Central Information Display (CID) may not display critical safety information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

    Consequence:
    A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the display's head unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

BMW i4 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the BMW i4 have?

NHTSA lists 11 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW i4, covering model years 2022 to 2024. The most recent, 25V395000, was reported on July 23, 2025 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2022 model year is covered by the most campaigns (8).

Which BMW i4 model year has the most complaints?

The 2023 model year, with 45 of the 80 complaints in NHTSA’s file (56.3%). The next are 2024 (26) and 2022 (9). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common BMW i4 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 24 complaints, or 30.0% of all 80. Power Train (17) and Forward Collision Avoidance (11) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW i4?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a BMW dealer.

How many BMW i4 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 80 complaints, 19 report a crash, 1 a fire, 4 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other BMW models

8 models · most complaints first

The BMW models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the BMW VIN decoder with every BMW model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • BMW X5 1999–2026 · 103 recalls · 3,138 complaints
  • BMW 328i 1996–2016 · 27 recalls · 2,576 complaints
  • BMW X3 2004–2026 · 60 recalls · 1,989 complaints
  • BMW 325i 1995–2012 · 20 recalls · 1,281 complaints
  • BMW Z4 2002–2023 · 28 recalls · 1,280 complaints
  • BMW 3 Series 1995–2023 · 8 recalls · 841 complaints
  • BMW 528i 1997–2016 · 14 recalls · 831 complaints
  • BMW 330i 1999–2026 · 38 recalls · 813 complaints

All BMW models and WMI codesLook up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.