Bmw I4 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
80 owner complaints analyzed
11 distinct recall campaigns
10,400 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 to 2024 model years. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 24 of 80 complaints (30.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 18 | 22.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 17 | 21.3% |
| Steering behavior | 9 | 11.3% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 7.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Engine | 6 |
Electrical System: 24; Unknown Or Other: 21; Power Train: 16; Service Brakes: 10; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 7; Fuel/Propulsion System: 7; Vehicle Speed Control: 7; Engine: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 72 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 15 |
2022: 3; 2023: 24; 2024: 17; 2025: 21; 2026: 15
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 17 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11524818 · 2023-06-01 (June 1, 2023)
I opened our garage door remotely, as I always do, and pulled into the driveway. As I entered the garage, I attempted to brake but the car continued to roll despite my pressure on the brake pedal. The car ran into the shelving and other items against the garage wall. I have entered our garage in this way many thousands of times, and I am confident I did nothing differently this time.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11524818 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11534481 · 2023-07-25 (July 25, 2023)
I am writing to file a formal complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding a serious safety issue with my recently purchased 2023 BMW i4. The incident involves a brake malfunction that occurred just two weeks after the purchase, posing a severe risk to my safety and potentially the safety of other road users. On 07/11/, while driving my newly acquired BMW i4, I experienced an alarming brake failure, which almost resulted in a collision with another vehicle. Fearing for my life and the lives of others, I i…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11534481 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11507857 · 2023-02-17 (February 17, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 BMW I4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V944000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for the recall repair appointment; however, the contact was informed that the recall remedy would not be completed due to failures with the navigation and stereo systems. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not yet made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11507857 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11511945 · 2023-03-15 (March 15, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 BMW i4. The contact stated that while pulling into her apartment's parking garage, the vehicle surged forward as the steering wheel independently maneuvered to the left without warning. The vehicle initially hit the rear bumper of her passenger's vehicle and then a concrete planter. The vehicle finally came to a stop once it hit her apartment building's wall. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. Bystanders called the authorities as both police and medical aide arrived at the scene. The EMT examined both the contact a…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11511945 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11545371 · 2023-09-19 (September 19, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 BMW I4. The contact stated while reversing, the drive train malfunction warning light illuminated. The contact proceeded with his commute however, the steering warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shifted into park independently. There were several messages displayed on the infotainment screen, and the contact was unable to shift the vehicle back into drive. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mile…
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11545371 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11589917 · 2024-05-21 (May 21, 2024)
As I was driving my car into the main avenue out of a parking lot, the car stalled and lost all power, the charge went from 57% to 0% and the power train failure warning came on the dashboard and a high voltage warning as well. The incoming traffic had to stop since I could not move the car, so I had to turn power off and power back and only then the car started to move slowly, the battery charge went up only to 37% and both warnings were displayed on the dashboard (high voltage warning and power train failure) with a message that said that it …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11589917 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11656983 · 2025-04-26 (April 26, 2025)
Electrical system stalling stopping the car it won’t move breaking system
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11656983 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11521423 · 2023-05-10 (May 10, 2023)
A small spill of liquid (unsweetened iced tea) on the gear shift area inches from the cup holder shorted out the entire transmission of the vehicle, rendering it immovable. This happened while pulling into our garage, but if it had happened while the car was moving on the road it could have caused a catastrophic accident.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11521423 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 3 |
2022: 8; 2023: 7; 2024: 3