Model year
2023 BMW i4
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 46 complaints for the 2023 BMW i4 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (18), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (12), POWER TRAIN (11). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 80–113 MPGe combined and 29.8–42.3 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $650–$950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
25V395000 · Jul 23, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
BMW 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 shut down the high-voltage system, causing a loss of drive power.
25V470000 · Jul 16, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2025 IX, 2023-2024 I7, and 2022-2023 i4 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cell modules may not have been assembled properly, resulting in stress on the module frame and possible module failure.
23V449000 · Jun 28, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly…
23V295000 · Apr 26, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 Hybrid Electric vehicles. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine…
23V118000 · Feb 23, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement…
23V026000 · Jan 25, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT; BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these…
22V944000 · Dec 20, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.
Complaints
46 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 1, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Coupe 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Gran Coupe 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i4 M50 Gran Coupe (19 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 94 | 98 | 96 | 35.2 | 271 | $800 |
| i4 M50 Gran Coupe (20 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 79 | 80 | 80 | 42.3 | 227 | $950 |
| i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 109 | 108 | 109 | 33.9 | 301 | $750 |
| i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 115 | 111 | 113 | 29.8 | 256 | $650 |
| i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 107 | 102 | 105 | 32.2 | 235 | $700 |
| i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 100 | 98 | 99 | 33.9 | 282 | $750 |
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