Which BMW i4 year should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not place any BMW i4 year in the Avoid category. Among the three years covered, 2023 ranks worst with a Complaint Index of 100 and 45 complaints, the most of any year.

Is the 2022 BMW i4 reliable?

The 2022 BMW i4 has the lowest Complaint Index (0) of the three model years and only 9 complaints. It does carry 8 recall campaigns, including 1 classified as do-not-drive.

What is the most common problem with the BMW i4?

Across all model years, Electrical System issues are the top problem area, accounting for 24 of 80 total complaints (30%). Transmission & Powertrain follows at 21%.

How many recalls does the BMW i4 have?

NHTSA lists 11 total recall campaigns across the 2022-2024 BMW i4. The 2022 model year has the most, with 8 recalls including 1 do-not-drive recall.

Which BMW i4 year has the best complaint record?

The 2022 model year has the lowest Complaint Index (0) and fewest complaints (9) of the three years tracked by NHTSA.

BMW i4 Best and Worst Years (2022–2024)

No BMW i4 year is flagged as Avoid, but 2023 has the highest Complaint Index (100) among 2022-2024 and the most complaints (45). 2022 has the lowest Complaint Index (0) despite carrying 8 recalls, including 1 do-not-drive recall.

Model years: 3; 2022–2024
NHTSA complaints: 80
Recall campaigns: 11
Crashes reported: 19
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Electrical System

i4 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

BMW i4 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2022	No verdict	0	9	3	0	8 !	Electrical System	97.5	—
2023	No verdict	100	45	8	1	7	Electrical System	102	—
2024	No verdict	50	26	8	0	3	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	104.5	—

Most common BMW i4 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System24 (30%)
Other21 (26%)
Transmission & Powertrain17 (21%)
Engine12 (15%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras12 (15%)
Brakes11 (14%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires9 (11%)
Fuel System7 (9%)
Steering6 (8%)
Structure & Body4 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Which BMW i4 year should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not place any BMW i4 year in the Avoid category. Among the three years covered, 2023 ranks worst with a Complaint Index of 100 and 45 complaints, the most of any year.
Is the 2022 BMW i4 reliable?: The 2022 BMW i4 has the lowest Complaint Index (0) of the three model years and only 9 complaints. It does carry 8 recall campaigns, including 1 classified as do-not-drive.
What is the most common problem with the BMW i4?: Across all model years, Electrical System issues are the top problem area, accounting for 24 of 80 total complaints (30%). Transmission & Powertrain follows at 21%.
How many recalls does the BMW i4 have?: NHTSA lists 11 total recall campaigns across the 2022-2024 BMW i4. The 2022 model year has the most, with 8 recalls including 1 do-not-drive recall.
Which BMW i4 year has the best complaint record?: The 2022 model year has the lowest Complaint Index (0) and fewest complaints (9) of the three years tracked by NHTSA.