BMW i4 recalls & complaint record (MY 2022–2026)
As of , the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 11 recall campaigns and 9 consumer complaints for the BMW i4 (MY 2022–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Electrical System, Back Over Prevention, Forward Collision Avoidance. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the i4 costs to own. One campaign carries an NHTSA “do not drive” (Park It) advisory — see the timeline below.
Every BMW i4 recall campaign, by year
All 11 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the i4 (MY 2022–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of .
2025 — 2 campaigns
- Electrical System
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The electric drive motor software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge.
- Electrical System
Risk: Battery module failure may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system which can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge.
2024 — 2 campaigns
- Structure
Risk: Reduced structural integrity may result in damage to the high voltage battery during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side longitudinal beam as necessary, free of charge.
- Electrical System
Risk: An overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge.
2023 — 4 campaigns
- Electrical System
Risk: An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge.
- Electrical System
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit, free of charge.
- Electrical System
Risk: Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge.
- Back Over Prevention
Risk: Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge.
2022 — 3 campaigns
- Electrical System
Risk: An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge.
- Electrical System
Risk: A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete.
Do not drive until repaired — NHTSA “Park It” advisory.
- Electrical System
Risk: A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the display's head unit software, free of charge.
Where the i4’s recalls and complaints cluster
Recalls by component (11 campaigns total): Electrical System (9), Structure (1), Back Over Prevention (1).
Complaints by reported area (9 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Electrical System (3), Back Over Prevention (2), Forward Collision Avoidance (2), Tires (2), Steering (1), Power Train (1).
Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.
Crash, fire, injury and death reports
Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the i4 (MY 2022–2026) include 3 crash reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injury reports and 0 reports of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.
Do recalls affect what the i4 costs to own?
- No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
- Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used i4 harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
- How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: BMW i4 eDrive35 cost to own →.
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About this data
- All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the i4 nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2022–2026).
- A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
- Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of .
Related: BMW i4 eDrive35 cost to own → · every model’s cost page · how we calculate cost of ownership.