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2024 BMW i4

Electric
Subcompact Cars
8 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
67 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA26
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
EV rangebest configuration, EPA307 mi
20262025202420232022

The 2024 BMW i4 is sold in the U.S. as a electric compact car with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels), is EPA-rated at 307 miles with 109 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 26 complaints, most often about the power train.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels)ElectricRWD250 kW EESM122119120 MPGe276 mi28.07 h$650
i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels)ElectricRWD250 kW EESM111107110 MPGe252 mi30.87 h$700
i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels)ElectricRWD250 kW EESM109108109 MPGe301 mi30.98 h$700
i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels)Electric4WD230 kW EESM107111109 MPGe307 mi31.08 h$700
i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels)ElectricRWD250 kW EESM10099100 MPGe283 mi33.98 h$750
i4 xDrive40 Gran Coupe (19 inch Wheels)Electric4WD190 kW EESM9810099 MPGe279 mi34.18 h$750
i4 M50 Gran Coupe (19 inch wheels)Electric4WD230 kW EESM949895 MPGe269 mi35.48 h$800
i4 M50 Gran Coupe (20 inch wheels)Electric4WD230 kW EESM798080 MPGe227 mi42.38 h$950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46919, 46920, 46921, 46917, 46922, 46918, 46915, 46916.

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Recalls (3)

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

Structure

1,150 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 eDrive40, xDrive40, and M50 vehicles. The left-side longitudinal beam may crack, compromising the structural integrity of the chassis.RiskReduced structural integrity may result in damage to the high voltage battery during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.FixDealers will inspect and replace the left-side longitudinal beam as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 24V611000reported Aug 15, 2024BMW of North America, LLC
!critical

Electrical System

4 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 i4 xDrive40, i4 M50 and i5 eDrive40 vehicles. The high-voltage battery module may contain insufficient weld seams, which can result in the battery overheating.RiskAn overheated battery module increases the risk of a fire.FixDealers will replace the high-voltage battery module, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 24V135000reported Feb 23, 2024BMW of North America, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
26complaints filed

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

Filed per year: 2023: 1 · 2024: 8 · 2025: 10 · 2026: 7

Most-cited components

Unspecified7
Power Train5
Forward Collision Avoidance5
Vehicle Speed Control4
Service Brakes3
Electrical System3

What owners describe

“I had a rear-end collision on [XXX}. The car was scheduled for repair on 3/19/2026. On [XXX] at ~70,000 miles, my 2024 BMW i4 eDrive35 (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced a drivetrain malfunction with reduced speed. The dealership diagnosed an internally faulty A/C compressor with metal shavings contaminating the system and reco…”Mar 25, 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“The vehicle experienced two sudden and complete losses of power, on December 29, 2025, and again on February 18, 2026. In both instances, the vehicle became inoperable while in motion and required towing. These failures created hazardous roadside situations.”Mar 10, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2024 BMW I4. The contact stated that while driving 25-50 MPH in the intended lane, the vehicle vibrated and was drifting out of the intended lane. The contact was able to correct the vehicle back into the intended lane. Additionally, the contact stated while driving and approaching a wall or a gate, …”Feb 26, 2026 · Forward Collision Avoidance · 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

F

2023 BMW i4

7 recalls · 45 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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