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BMW I4Model year report

2023 BMW I4 Problems

Complaints
46filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
16,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns 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
105 MPGecombined, Electric RWD · 107 city / 102 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 BMW I4 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints for the 2023 BMW I4. The part named most often is electrical system, with 18 complaints (39% of the total), followed by other or unknown (12) and transmission and drivetrain (12). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 16,000 miles. Of all complaints, 8 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 80 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 6 recall campaigns covering the software and 37 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Air bags (1), Lane departure (1), Body and structure (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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 2025-04

Other or unknown: “The sunroof of my BMW i4 exploded and shattered while I was driving under light rain on 45-mph road. The explosion was very loud and scary. Luckily sunroof sliding shade was closed otherwise shattered glass will fall inside of car.”

NHTSA complaint #11699707, filed 2025-11

Transmission and drivetrain: “As I was driving my car into the main avenue out of a parking lot, the car stalled and lost all power, the charge went from 57% to 0% and the power train failure warning came on the dashboard and a high voltage warning as well. …”

NHTSA complaint #11589917, filed 2024-05

Brakes: “I opened our garage door remotely, as I always do, and pulled into the driveway. As I entered the garage, I attempted to brake but the car continued to roll despite my pressure on the brake pedal. The car ran into the shelving and other items against the garage wall. I have entered our garage in this way many thousands of times, and I am confident I did nothing differently this time.”

NHTSA complaint #11524818, filed 2023-06

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,000 and 16,000 miles.

25%0–1050%10–2525%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 16,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

202318202420252026
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 2023 BMW I4 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 M50 Gran Coupe (19 inch wheels) AWDElectricsingle-speed949896 MPGe$800
i4 M50 Gran Coupe (20 inch wheels) AWDElectricsingle-speed798080 MPGe$950
i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) RWDElectricsingle-speed115111113 MPGe$650
i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) RWDElectricsingle-speed107102105 MPGe$700
i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) RWDElectricsingle-speed109108109 MPGe$750
i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) RWDElectricsingle-speed1009899 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

See all 7 recalls for the 2023 BMW I4 → · 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. 80 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 80 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW I4

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2024261,0003—109 MPGeToo new to compareToo new
20234616,0007—105 MPGeNot compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Too new
2022105,8008—99 MPGe—Not enough data

All BMW I4 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 BMW I4 have?

NHTSA recorded 46 consumer complaints for the 2023 BMW I4 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 BMW I4 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 18 complaints (39% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 12.

Has the 2023 BMW I4 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How efficient is the 2023 BMW I4 according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2023 BMW I4 (i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels), Electric) at 105 MPGe combined, 107 city and 102 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 2023 BMW I4 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 16,000 miles and the middle half falls between 16,000 and 16,000 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 27, 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.