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2023 BMW I4 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
39%of 46 total for the year
Median mileage
16,000miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 BMW I4, 39% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 6 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“I was driving about 30 mph when I was prompted with the following error message, “Drive train fault, restart not possible, High Voltage Battery,” I was able to drive home which was about 1 mile away. I drove the car home, parked it and turned it off for 45 minutes then I attempted to turn it on but was unable to and continued to receive the same message. Side note, this vehicle was purchased from BMW Beverly Hills on 1/25/26 and not a month went by before I ran into this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11720407, filed 2026-02

“On December 9, 2022, I tried to start my car in my garage. The car would not start..The dash read stop auto train failure contact roadside assistance. After calling my car salesman who told me I had to contact roadside assistance myself, I did so. Roadside assistance informed me they were unable to diagnose/correct the problem, and called a tow truck. The car was towed to dealership that day and has been on the lot ever since. …”

NHTSA complaint #11504941, filed 2023-02

“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

“On 6/8/23 I tried to start my car and received the following error: Drivetrain malfunction: Driving not possible. Call Roadside Assistance and the car turned off. I tried 3 more times to start the car and received the same message. I could not drive my car, and had it immediately towed to the dealer. This is a brand new 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 with only 1469 miles on it. Yes, the problem has been confirmed by the dealer, testing confirmed faults for the high voltage battery and a 30F current violation and sporadic software issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11528540, filed 2023-06

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024312%
20231839%
2022440%

Other parts of the 2023 BMW I4

Other or unknown
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 BMW I4

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology