BMW i4
Every model year 2022–2026: recalls, owner complaints, NHTSA crash ratings and EPA efficiency side by side, each value traced to the file it came from.
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What changed year to year
Source: computed from the filed record- 2026: best range 318 → 333 mi; 8 → 7 EPA configurations
- 2025: best range 307 → 318 mi
- 2024: best range 301 → 307 mi; 6 → 8 EPA configurations
- 2023: 4 → 6 EPA configurations
| Head-to-head | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 i4 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 · Compact Hatchback | Ioniq 5 +19.4 | |
| 2026 i4 vs Kia EV6 · Compact Hatchback | EV6 +27 | |
| 2026 i4 vs Nissan Leaf · Compact Hatchback | Leaf +18.6 | |
| 2026 i4 vs MINI Cooper · Compact Hatchback | Cooper +7.3 | |
| 2026 i4 vs Nissan Kicks · Compact Hatchback | Kicks +10.5 | |
| 2026 i4 vs Genesis G70 · Compact Sedan | G70 +10 | |
| 2025 i4 vs Nissan Versa · Compact Hatchback | i4 +10 | |
| 2025 i4 vs Audi A3 · Compact Sedan | i4 +22.5 | |
| 2022 i4 vs Nissan Rogue Sport · Compact Hatchback | Toss-up |
Common questions about the BMW i4
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich BMW i4 year is the best used buy?
On the recall record, the 2023 i4 comes out top of the years before the current one: Safety Signal grade F (58/100), 7 recalls and 46 owner complaints on file. That ranks paperwork, not condition — a specific car's history and service record still decide it.
What BMW i4 years should I avoid?
2022, 2023 have the weakest recall records in this range — one carries an active park-outside or do-not-drive advisory. The year pages list every campaign, its severity and whether a repair exists yet.
How many recalls does the BMW i4 have?
Across model years 2022–2026, NHTSA has posted 20 recall campaigns for the BMW i4. They are counted per model year in the table above, because a campaign almost never covers the whole run — it covers a build range.