BMW I4 XDRIVE40 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the BMW I4 XDRIVE40 (2025–2025) that have at least 5 complaints. 2025 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All I4 XDRIVE40 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | — | 0 | 2 | — | Too new |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system2 29%
- Wheels1 14%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 14%
- Other or unknown1 14%
- Engine1 14%
- Back-over prevention (rear camera)1 14%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2025: “My 2025 BMW i4 has experienced two distinct but related tire safety issues involving abnormal wear and repeated structural failures. Issue 1: Extreme Accelerated Tire Wear The factory-installed tires on my new vehicle were fully worn out in approximately 4 months and ~5,000 miles. All four tires required replacement. This level of wear is far outside normal expectations, including for heavy EVs or performance summer tires, and indicates abnormal loading or alignment behavior. …”
NHTSA complaint #11710042, filed 2026-01Other BMW models
3,167 complaintsBMW 328I
2,577 complaintsBMW X3
2,018 complaintsBMW 325I
1,377 complaintsBMW Z4
1,271 complaintsBMW 3 Series
832 complaintsBMW 528I
830 complaintsBMW 330I
813 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology