2023 BMW i4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 3 i4 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 BMW i4 has 45 NHTSA complaints, 7 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 100, ranking it the worst of the 3 model years with data. Electrical System issues make up 40% of complaints, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 24%.
- Complaints
- 45
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 102
- 103.5 city / 100 hwy
Top 2023 BMW i4 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System18 (40%)
- Other12 (27%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (24%)
- Brakes7 (16%)
- Engine7 (16%)
- Fuel System6 (13%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (11%)
- Steering4 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (7%)
- Airbags1 (2%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while pulling into parking spaces, leading to collisions.
- Owners describe brakes failing to stop the car despite pedal pressure, sometimes rolling into garage walls or other vehicles.
- Owners report the high-voltage battery or electrical system triggering warnings such as 'stop auto train failure' and leaving the car unable to start.
- Owners describe a fire starting in the electrical system after the vehicle sat idle for hours with no prior warning lights.
- Owners report the fuel system/transmission area shorting out after minor liquid spills near the gear shift, immobilizing the car.
- Owners describe collision-avoidance systems failing to warn of or brake for obstacles like deer, resulting in high-speed impacts.
2023 BMW i4 recalls
7 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.
2023 BMW i4 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 103.5 MPG
- Highway
- 100 MPG
- Combined
- 102 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $750
- 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.
2023 compared with other i4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 BMW i4 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 i4 has 45 complaints and a Complaint Index of 100, making it rank worst among the 3 model years tracked. The top problem area is the Electrical System, with 40% of complaints.
- What recalls affect the 2023 BMW i4?
- NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2023 i4, mostly tied to the Electrical System, including high-voltage battery cell module and monitoring circuit issues, a combined charging unit defect, and an electric drive motor software fault that could shut down the high-voltage system.
- What is the most common problem on the 2023 BMW i4?
- Electrical System complaints account for 40% of all reports (18 of 45), with a median failure mileage of 16,000 miles.
- How does the 2023 i4 compare to other model years?
- The 2023 i4 has a Complaint Index of 100 and ranks worst of the 3 years with data, compared to a Complaint Index of 0 for 2022 and 50 for 2024.
- Are there any do-not-drive recalls on the 2023 BMW i4?
- No. NHTSA lists 0 do-not-drive recalls among the 7 recalls issued for the 2023 i4.