2024 BMW I4 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2024 BMW I4, 12% of the 26 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“As I was easing my 2024 BMW i4 xDrive40 onto Church Street from a cross street on May 11, 2026, my car suddenly accelerated and crashed into the car in front of me. The acceleration was un-commanded. The accident occured a bit before 2:20 pm. Driving conditions were ideal. I had the car in Eco Mode, and I was using one-pedal driving (braking when one eases up on the accelerator pedal). When the car becan accelerating. I believe that I had time to depress the brakes, but it was to no avail. There were no reportable injuries and no police report. …”
NHTSA complaint #11741305, filed 2026-06“I am reporting a serious and recurring safety issue with my 2024 BMW i4, which I leased new in December 2023. The vehicle currently has approximately 20,000 miles and has stalled multiple times at high speeds, displaying a drivetrain malfunction warning and issues related to the power supply and high-voltage battery system. This is extremely dangerous, especially in high-risk driving environments such as highways, bridges, and tunnels in Manhattan. A sudden stall compromises power steering and braking and could easily lead to a fatal crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #11677901, filed 2025-08“Mechanical failure on the car air suspension especially on back left of the car. Car parked overnight and it automatically lowered and driving it out of the drive way there was no error that popped out on low suspension until driving out of drive way. That caused the scratch on left side under carriage. Dealer refused to run diagnostics to determine true cause of issue until we pay for the diagnosis although this car is newly purchased and covered under warranty period. Dealer is trying to put the blame on me although it is a malfunction with the cars air suspension. …”
NHTSA complaint #11583837, filed 2024-04Related recalls
- 25V395000Jul 23, 2025BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2024 I5 vehicles. The electric drive motor software may…Covers: BMW I4 2022–2025, IX 2022–2024, I7 2023–2024 +2 more
- 24V135000Feb 23, 2024BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 vehicles. The high-voltage battery module may contain…Covers: BMW I4 2024, I5 2024
Related service bulletins
- 11036383Aug 12, 2026A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle…
- 11031568Apr 22, 2026Charging sessions cannot be started or they are interrupted while using a Level 2 AC high-power charging station, or with a Level 3 DC charging station. Charging may start…
- 11029015Feb 4, 2026High Voltage Connection Return
- 11026956Dec 22, 2025A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle…
- 11025669Nov 11, 2025RSU availability. BMW AG is conducting a Service Action on certain Model Year 2025 - 2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between March 17, 2021 – November 6, 2025. In certain…
- 11022362Aug 26, 2025A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle…
- 11020066Jun 27, 2025While attempting to fuel/charge the vehicle,the fuel/charge door will not open.
- 11015537Mar 5, 2025This is an informational bulletin regarding Plug & Charge function complaint diagnosis. Possible customer complaints: Plug & Charge menu does not appear in the vehicle, function…
- 11012093Dec 9, 2024Quality checks have determined that the coolant changeover valve may develop a coolant leak undervery low outside temperatures (significantly lower than 32º F (0 C)).
- 11008114Sep 24, 2024A manufacturing defect in high-voltage cells of the high-voltage battery can result in electrolyte leakage which might result in a conductive connection with surrounding…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2024 BMW I4
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 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