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2023 BMW i4

Electric
Subcompact Cars
6 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
57 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical7
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA45
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
EV rangebest configuration, EPA301 mi
20262025202420232022

The 2023 BMW i4 is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact car with 6 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels), is EPA-rated at 301 miles with 109 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 45 complaints, most often about the electrical system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels)ElectricRWD250 kW EESM115111113 MPGe256 mi29.88 h$650
i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels)ElectricRWDTBD109108109 MPGe301 mi33.910 h$750
i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels)ElectricRWD250 kW EESM107102105 MPGe235 mi32.28 h$700
i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels)ElectricRWD250 kW EESM1009899 MPGe282 mi33.910 h$750
i4 M50 Gran Coupe (19 inch wheels)ElectricAWDTBD949896 MPGe271 mi35.210 h$800
i4 M50 Gran Coupe (20 inch wheels)ElectricAWDTBD798080 MPGe227 mi42.310 h$950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46616, 45992, 46617, 46618, 45990, 45991.

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Recalls (7)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Electrical System

71,286 vehicles
ProblemBMW 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.RiskA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixThe 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V395000reported Jul 23, 2025BMW of North America, LLC
!critical

Electrical System

136 vehicles
ProblemBMW 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.RiskBattery 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.FixDealers 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 BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 25V470000reported Jul 16, 2025BMW of North America, LLC
▲high

Electrical System

69 vehicles
ProblemBMW 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.RiskAn improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V449000reported Jun 28, 2023BMW of North America, LLC
▲high

Electrical System

31 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 Hybrid Electric vehicles. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall.RiskAn engine stall increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V295000reported Apr 26, 2023BMW of North America, LLC
○minor

Electrical System

120 vehicles
ProblemBMW 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 locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended.RiskDoors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V118000reported Feb 23, 2023BMW of North America, LLC
○minor

Back Over Prevention

3,431 vehicles
ProblemBMW 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 for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."RiskWithout external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V026000reported Jan 25, 2023BMW of North America, LLC
○minor

Electrical System

14,086 vehicles
ProblemBMW 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.RiskAn interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V944000reported Dec 20, 2022BMW of North America, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
45complaints filed

8 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2023: 18 · 2024: 8 · 2025: 11 · 2026: 8

Most-cited components

Electrical System18
Unspecified12
Power Train11
Service Brakes7
Forward Collision Avoidance6
Fuel/Propulsion System6

What owners describe

“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 …”May 21, 2024 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“I believe the tire size is 245 R40 19. The tires interior seams on both rear tires are coming apart. Car has just passed 21K miles, and is driven very carefully. No pothole damage either.”Apr 30, 2024 · Tires · NHTSA owner report
“This is the second time the brakes failed on this vehicle. The first incident, occurring as I pulled into my garage, in May 2023, was investigated by BMW North America and the vehicle was deemed to have no defect and to be safe to drive. The second incident occurred on [XXX]. The car was traveling approximately 15-25 m…”Feb 14, 2024 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

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Other i4 model years

A

2026 BMW i4

0 recalls · 1 complaints

B

2025 BMW i4

2 recalls · 12 complaints

D

2024 BMW i4

3 recalls · 26 complaints

F

2022 BMW i4

8 recalls · 9 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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