Every 2022 BMW i4 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 25V395000
Jul 23, 2025Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Motor:Controller:Software
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V395000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 25V470000
Jul 16, 2025Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V470000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 23V449000
Jun 28, 2023Electrical System:Propulsion System:Hybrid Management
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V449000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 23V118000
Feb 23, 2023Electrical System:Body Control Module:Software
- Problem
- BMW 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.
- Risk
- Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers 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.
Full recall details for 23V118000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 23V026000
Jan 25, 2023Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert
- Problem
- BMW 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."
- Risk
- Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers 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.
Full recall details for 23V026000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 22V944000
Dec 20, 2022Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery Thermal:Management:Software
- Problem
- BMW 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.
- Risk
- An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers 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.
Full recall details for 22V944000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 22V541000
Jul 27, 2022Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction BatteryDo not drivePark outside
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit.
- Risk
- A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second letter will be mailed when remedy parts become available. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022.
Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners will also be contacted by phone.
Full recall details for 22V541000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 22V483000
Jul 7, 2022Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles equipped with hybrid electric powertrains. While in Valet Parking Mode, the Central Information Display (CID) may not display critical safety information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
- Risk
- A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the display's head unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full recall details for 22V483000 →
2022 BMW i4 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW i4, reporting 3 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries. BMW has issued at least 94 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System4
- Back Over Prevention2
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
- Tires2
- Unknown Or Other2
- Air Bags1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (39)
- Equipment (24)
- Exterior Lighting (8)
- Power Train (8)
- Structure (8)
- Visibility (6)
Read BMW i4 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2022 BMW i4
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 BMW i4. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“Vehicle was charging at home and spontaneously began smoking. Fire department called and determined it was the battery, began over heating and caught fire. Could have potentially exploded if they didn't get their as soon as they did.”
2022 BMW I4Sep 28, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11767438
Crash
“My BmW I4 M50 was parked and turned off. While I was behind the wheel the car. Suddenly the car took off and hit a curb and went thru some trees. I took my cat to creviar bmw and an engineer from bmw came to check out the vehicle.”
2022 BMW I4Jun 16, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11527330
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owns a 2022 BMW i4. The contact stated that while pulling into her apartment's parking garage, the vehicle surged forward as the steering wheel independently maneuvered to the left without warning.”
2022 BMW I4Mar 15, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11511945
“The door to access the charging port stopped opening leaving me stranded unable to get home or to a dealer for repair. If this happened on a highway I would be terrified”
2022 BMW I4Aug 18, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11609217
“The contact owns a 2022 BMW I4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V026000 (Back Over Prevention, Forward Collision Avoidance) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
2022 BMW I4Mar 15, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11512064
Check your i4 by VIN
Not every 2022 BMW i4 is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any BMW dealer.
Run a free VIN recall check →