2023 BMW I4 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%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 5 complaints about the engine of the 2023 BMW I4, 11% 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.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 5/10/23 I was driving approximately 50 mph on a highway when my car slowed to 15 mph. I stepped on the accelerator and nothing happened. On the dash screen there was a warning which stated drivetrain malfunction. Driving not possible. Call Roadside assistance . So I was stuck with a sudden deceleration on a busy highway and had to creep over 2 lanes to the shoulder and put the car in park. It would not restart. Myself and my child were in the vehicle. It is a miracle that we were not rear-ended. After calling roadside assistance, the car did turn back on and was driven to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11525905, filed 2023-06“The contact owns a 2023 BMW i4. The contact stated that while driving at 20-30 MPH with a fully charged battery, the engine seized on two separate occasions. There was an abnormal grinding sound detected. The inoperable do not drive message was displayed after the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with drive unit failure. The drive unit, rear axle, and battery were replaced, but the failure recurred. While his son was driving at approximately 30 MPH, the engine seized. There were no warning lights illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11654118, filed 2025-04, 16,000 miles“Drivetrain malfunction, made car inoperable. Went into park mode. No neutral ability to move. Had to be special tow. Car is 2 days old. Only 200 miles on odometer. Check internet, many many same issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11524209, filed 2023-05“The vehicle randomly caught fire after sitting idle for approximately 8 hours. Going to a conference in Aria Las Vegas and drove over 260 Miles. There was no issues, no indicator warning lights or strange noises during the drive. Arrived at Aira approximately 4:00PM. Parked vehicle on the third floor of the Aira Self-Parking and did not touch the car after parking the car. I received a call at approximately 12:00AM that night from Aria Security. From Aria Security, stated that vehicle has caught fire. Fire was put out by Clark County Fire department, fire report received. …”
NHTSA complaint #11683180, filed 2025-08Related service bulletins
- 11029046Feb 25, 2026There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV…
- 11016419Mar 31, 2025There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV…
- 11014422Feb 11, 2025There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message “Drive, you can continue driving” (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV…
- 11005236Jul 12, 2024Quality checks have determined that the coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak under very low outside temperatures (significantly lower than 32º F (0 C)).
- 11000512May 24, 2024Quality checks have determined that the coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak under very low outside temperatures (significantly lower than 32º F (0 C)).
- 11000510May 23, 2024Delivery stop: coolant changeover valve
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 11% |
| 2022 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2023 BMW I4
18 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsFuel system
7 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.
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