2022 BMW i4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#3 most-complained of 3 i4 years
The 2022 BMW i4 has 9 NHTSA complaints, 8 recalls (including 1 do-not-drive recall), and a Complaint Index of 0, ranking 3rd worst among 3 model years with data. Electrical System issues are the top problem area at 33% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 8
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 97.5
- 97 city / 98 hwy
Top 2022 BMW i4 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System3 (33%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (22%)
- Other2 (22%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (22%)
- Airbags1 (11%)
- Engine1 (11%)
- Lane Departure1 (11%)
- Steering1 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (11%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration or steering movement while parking or maneuvering at low speed, in some cases resulting in a crash into nearby objects.
- Drivers describe the vehicle lurching forward instead of engaging reverse when the shifter was selected, leading to a collision.
- Tires reportedly failed suddenly at highway speed, with a loud bang followed by a rapid tire pressure warning and vibration.
- Some owners saw Driver Assistance features become permanently restricted, disabling adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning without clear cause.
- At least one owner reported that a recall repair for the high voltage battery ECU software could not be completed due to failures in the navigation and stereo systems after the visit.
- Another owner said a recall part for the collision avoidance camera system was not yet available, delaying the fix beyond a reasonable time.
2022 BMW i4 recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V395000Jul 23, 2025Electrical System71,286 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction motor:controller:software
BMW 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The 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 25V470000Jul 16, 2025Electrical System136 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
BMW 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.
Risk: Battery 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.
Remedy: Dealers 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 23V449000Jun 28, 2023Electrical System69 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:hybrid management
BMW 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.
Risk: An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
2022 BMW i4 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 97 MPG
- Highway
- 98 MPG
- Combined
- 97.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $775
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other i4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 BMW i4 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 9 complaints and 8 recalls for the 2022 BMW i4, with a Complaint Index of 0. Compared to the 2023 (index 100) and 2024 (index 50) model years, 2022 ranks as the worst of the three years with data.
- Does the 2022 BMW i4 have a do-not-drive recall?
- Yes. Recall 22V541000 covers 2022 i4 eDrive40 and i4 M50 vehicles for a high voltage battery that may have internal damage and cause an electrical short-circuit, with owners told not to drive or charge the vehicle and to park outside away from structures.
- What is the top problem area for the 2022 BMW i4?
- Electrical System complaints make up 33% of all complaints for the 2022 i4, with a median mileage at failure of 5,800 miles and 2 crashes reported in that category.
- How many recalls does the 2022 BMW i4 have?
- NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2022 BMW i4, most of them tied to the Electrical System, including high voltage battery and ECU software issues.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 BMW i4?
- The EPA rates the 2022 BMW i4 at 97.5 mpg combined (97 city / 98 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $775.