Model year
2025 BMW i4
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name i4 for 2025. Under the matched names I4 EDRIVE35, I4 EDRIVE40, and I4 XDRIVE40, NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 12 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for I4 EDRIVE40 are POWER TRAIN (2), STEERING (2), BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS (1). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 80–116 MPGe combined and 29.2–42.2 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.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2025. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| I4 EDRIVE35 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| I4 EDRIVE40 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| I4 XDRIVE40 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Recalls for I4 EDRIVE40
25V906000 · Dec 23, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2025 I4 EDRIVE40 vehicle. The connection between the positive battery cable and the rear power distributor may become loose.
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.
Complaints for I4 EDRIVE40
6 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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 for I4 EDRIVE40
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 117 | 114 | 116 | 29.2 | 266 | $650 |
| i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 108 | 104 | 106 | 31.7 | 244 | $700 |
| i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 113 | 111 | 112 | 30.2 | 318 | $700 |
| i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 106 | 103 | 104 | 32.3 | 295 | $750 |
| i4 M50 Gran Coupe (19 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 93 | 96 | 94 | 35.9 | 267 | $800 |
| i4 M50 Gran Coupe (20 inch wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 80 | 80 | 80 | 42.2 | 227 | $950 |
| i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 99 | 103 | 101 | 33.4 | 287 | $750 |
| i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 93 | 95 | 94 | 36.0 | 268 | $800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2025 BMW i4 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.