This file gathers the known defects of the BMW i4, written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.
Owners often report problems with electrical system on this car (28 complaints), but no one has explained the cause yet. Do you know it?Write it up
Owners often report problems with transmission and drivetrain on this car (22 complaints), but no one has explained the cause yet. Do you know it?Write it up
28 owners in the United States reported problems with the electrical system of this car to NHTSA (model years 2022–2025), typically at around 16,000 miles. Reported consequences: 3 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
✓ Mecafile analysis of official data2022–2025View details →
14 owners in the United States reported problems with the automatic emergency braking of this car to NHTSA (model years 2022–2026), typically at around 1,000 miles. Most often named: automatic emergency braking (64%), warnings (21%). Reported consequences: 9 crashes, 2 injuries.
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14 owners in the United States reported problems with the brakes of this car to NHTSA (model years 2023–2026), typically at around 1,000 miles. Reported consequences: 7 crashes, 4 injuries.
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The cell modules of the affected vehicles have not been produced according to specifications, which may cause the module frame to fail. This may result in a shutdown of the high-voltage system and a fire.
EU Safety Gate · RappelConso · FranceJan 22, 2026sr/02913/25Model years 2021–2024Auto-translated · original: FrenchView details →
Le câble de batterie positif du démarreur-générateur peut ne pas avoir été fabriqué correctement. cela pourrait entraîner une connexion électrique lâche, conduisant à une résistance de contact excessive. le véhicule ne peut pas charger ou démarrer. les points de contact dans le démarreur-générateur peuvent surchauffer et provoquer un incendie du véhicule.
EU Safety Gate · RappelConso · FranceJan 21, 2026sr/01734/25Model years 2023–2025Shown in the original French · translation pendingView details →
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.
NHTSA · United StatesDec 23, 202525V906000Model years 2025View details →
Check Control message: "You can continue driving. Drivetrain (00029) is displayed. The following fault code is stored in the CCU fault memory: 224188 Accelerator pedal module, pedal sensor, sensor 1, sensor 2: Signals implausible. There may or may not be a drivability complaint associated with the fault.
NHTSA · manufacturer bulletin11036552Model years 2026View details →
A 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 interior.
NHTSA · manufacturer bulletin11036383Model years 2024–2025View details →
NHTSA · manufacturer bulletin11035492Model years 2024View details →
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).