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2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 Problems

Compared with other BMW I4 EDRIVE40 years

Too new to compare

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
22miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
112 MPGecombined, Electric RWD · 113 city / 111 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by steering (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 22 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Forward collision avoidance: “On November 18, 2025, I was driving a 2025 BMW i4 eDrive, VIN [VIN], at approximately 10–15 mph in slow traffic. I applied the brake pedal firmly when the vehicle in front of me slowed, but the vehicle did not decelerate as expected. The vehicle continued moving forward, resulting in a rear-end collision with the car in front of me, which in turn struck another vehicle. Prior to this incident, the vehicle occasionally exhibited brief reductions in forward drive power that were subtle and initially attributed to drive mode (e.g., comfort/eco or battery status). …”

NHTSA complaint #11716834, filed 2026-02

Steering: “On September 10, 2025, while my son was driving, the lane assist system activated twice during a single drive without a cause. The first activation was manually corrected, but the second caused the vehicle to veer into a roadside barrier. There were no environmental or road condition that would justify the intervention. The vehicle was declared a total loss by our insurance provider. (Please see attached Vehicle Safety Complaint Report pdf for more detail) I am concerned this may reflect a defect in the lane assist system and could pose a risk to other drivers. …”

NHTSA complaint #11686884, filed 2025-09

Transmission and drivetrain: “On March 23, after driving approx 2 miles, I was at a red light. The light turned green and I began accelerating. There was a loud bang from under the car toward the rear, the car abruptly halted, the displays turned red with a message (all caps) DO NOT DRIVE. I power cycled the car a few times and the error cleared, but my state-of-charge had dropped from 77 to 59%. I drove the car the 1 mile home and called BMW Roadside Assistance. …”

NHTSA complaint #11651509, filed 2025-03

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “While parking the car it accelerated up over the curb and into the bushes in an office parking lot. The sudden unintended acceleration occurred in B mode with the automatic cruise control system setting to follow the posted speed limit when activated. The cruise control was not activated by the driver at the time of incident. The car went from 0mph to full acceleration while the parking distance system was activated. I am reporting this issue to make others aware of the accident, in case a similar issue happens with other cars. …”

NHTSA complaint #11662527, filed 2025-05

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22 and 22 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 22 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202552026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) RWDElectricsingle-speed113111112 MPGe$700
i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) RWDElectricsingle-speed106103104 MPGe$750

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.

Other model years of the BMW I4 EDRIVE40

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20256222—112 MPGe—Too new

All BMW I4 EDRIVE40 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 is reported most often?

Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by steering with 2.

Has the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How efficient is the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 (i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels), Electric) at 112 MPGe combined, 113 city and 111 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2025 BMW I4 EDRIVE40 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 22 miles and the middle half falls between 22 and 22 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.