2022 BMW I4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
16
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
28
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 BMW I4
The 2022 BMW I4 has received a total of 16 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT. 28 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (3 complaints), Tires (2 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2022 BMW I4
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2022 BMW I4, potentially affecting up to 99,856 vehicles.
Recall 25V470000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 136 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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. In addition, module failure increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace specific high-voltage battery cell modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2025. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025Owners may contact...
View full details →Recall 25V395000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
| 71,286 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 23V449000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT
| 69 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU.
Consequence: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 23V118000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 120 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door...
Consequence: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 23V026000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
| 3,431 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements...
Consequence: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 23V026000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
| 3,431 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements...
Consequence: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 22V944000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE
| 14,086 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Recall 22V541000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 367 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit.
Consequence: 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. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of...
View full details →Recall 22V483000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 6,930 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles equipped with hybrid electric powertrains. While in Valet Parking Mode, the Central Information Display (CID) may not display critical safety information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the...
Consequence: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 BMW I4
16 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 BMW I4. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Warning | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The door to access the charging port stopped opening leaving me stranded unable to get home or to a dealer for repair. If this happened on a highway I would be terrified
I recently had an accident with the car. I was driving in a gated subdivision under very low speed, when I put the shifter in reverse in order to back up the car, the car failed to go into reverse and gave no warning, I assumed that the car was in reserve mode and tried to accelerate , the car lurched forward instead, hit some rocks and stopped. We requested BMW engineering team to inspect the car. they failed to identify any issue with the shifter or explain why the shifter did not go into reverse and gave no warning when it happened
I recently had an accident with the car. I was driving in a gated subdivision under very low speed, when I put the shifter in reverse in order to back up the car, the car failed to go into reverse and gave no warning, I assumed that the car was in reserve mode and tried to accelerate , the car lurched forward instead, hit some rocks and stopped. We requested BMW engineering team to inspect the car. they failed to identify any issue with the shifter or explain why the shifter did not go into reverse and gave no warning when it happened
My BmW I4 M50 was parked and turned off. While I was behind the wheel the car. Suddenly the car took off and hit a curb and went thru some trees. I took my cat to creviar bmw and an engineer from bmw came to check out the vehicle. The engineer checked out the car, BMW had my car for 3 and half weeks and after told me nothing was wrong with the car. I don’t trust bmw. This is my second EV. I think BMW is trying to cover up the issue.
My BmW I4 M50 was parked and turned off. While I was behind the wheel the car. Suddenly the car took off and hit a curb and went thru some trees. I took my cat to creviar bmw and an engineer from bmw came to check out the vehicle. The engineer checked out the car, BMW had my car for 3 and half weeks and after told me nothing was wrong with the car. I don’t trust bmw. This is my second EV. I think BMW is trying to cover up the issue.
Safety Rating for the 2022 BMW I4
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 BMW I4 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 BMW I4
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 28 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 BMW I4. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B511823 — STRUCTURE:BODY
A groaning noise is heard from the trunk whendriving on rough roads.
B170124 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message âÃÂÃÂDrive, you can continue drivingâÃÂà(ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehicles: 224163 âÃÂàElectric auxiliary heater for the high-voltage battery unit: Undervoltage or internal communication fault 8049AA - Coolant level sensor, expansion...
B612422 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Combined Charging Unit (CCU) may be affected by a manufacturing defect.
B612323 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW AG has issued a Service Action on certain Model Year 2022 BMW i4 Gran Coupe vehicles that wereproduced between August 10, 2022 âÃÂàSeptember 2, 2022.
B120523 — POWER TRAIN
The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined Charging Unit): 0317F2 - High-voltage system, insulation fault detected: when switch contactors are closed. 0317F1 - High-voltage system, insulation resistance below warning threshold:...
B640723 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 29, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023 BMW i4 vehicles that were produced between April 19, 2023, and April 24, 2023. Contaminants were found on the printed circuit board of the electric A/C compressor (EKK).
B640623 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
While the vehicle is at a standstill, a clicking noise can be heard in the passenger compartment.
B120322 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle cannot be charged with either AC or DC, vehicle does not detect a charging cable. Charging indicator LED on the high voltage charging socket is permanently white. Check Control message "Charging not possible" is displayed sporadically. The following fault code stored in the CCU: 031B97 - AC charging, charging...
B120322 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Vehicle cannot be charged with either AC or DC, vehicle does not detect a charging cable. Charging indicator LED on the high voltage charging socket is permanently white. Check Control message "Charging not possible" is displayed sporadically. The following fault code stored in the CCU: 031B97 - AC charging, charging...
B640822 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
The climate control system may be inoperative or perform irregularly. There may be: Lack of or irregular cooling power or air conditioning, No or poor heater output, Difference between left and right vent temperatures in the passenger area, Interference noises (clattering noise) coming from the electric A/C compressor (EKK).
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 BMW I4
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW I4
- 2022 BMW I4 (current)
- 2023 BMW I4 — 68 complaints
- 2024 BMW I4 — 28 complaints