BMW I4 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 82 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the BMW I4 (2022–2024) that have at least 5 complaints. 2023 has the most, with 46. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (25 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All I4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 | 1,000 | 3 | 48 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 46 | 16,000 | 7 | 80 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Too new |
| 2022 | 10 | 5,800 | 8 | 94 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system25 23%
- Other or unknown21 20%
- Transmission and drivetrain18 17%
- Forward collision avoidance11 10%
- Brakes11 10%
- Fuel system8 7.5%
- Vehicle speed control7 6.5%
- Steering6 5.6%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2023: “While driving, the vehicle experiences intermittent braking failures, electrical glitches, and/or sudden loss of power. These issues match known problems reported on similar 2023 BMW i4 models. My VIN does not show an active recall, but I am experiencing dangerous symptoms. I am concerned for my safety and others. I respectfully request an investigation.””
NHTSA complaint #11656987, filed 2025-042022: “My BmW I4 M50 was parked and turned off. While I was behind the wheel the car. Suddenly the car took off and hit a curb and went thru some trees. I took my cat to creviar bmw and an engineer from bmw came to check out the vehicle. The engineer checked out the car, BMW had my car for 3 and half weeks and after told me nothing was wrong with the car. I don’t trust bmw. This is my second EV. I think BMW is trying to cover up the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11527330, filed 2023-062024: “I am experiencing recurring safety issues with my 2024 BMW i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe. •On three separate occasions, the driver’s side door did not fully close, leaving a gap large enough for my hand to fit through. •At the same times, the hood (bonnet) also failed to fully latch. •During these events, the windows stopped working. •On one occasion, the entire main screen went completely black while driving. These are not minor inconveniences; they are serious safety hazards. …”
NHTSA complaint #11683722, filed 2025-08Other BMW models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology