Every 2023 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 23V295000
Apr 26, 2023Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 Hybrid Electric vehicles. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Full recall details for 23V295000 →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 →
2023 BMW i4 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW i4, reporting 8 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries. BMW has issued at least 80 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 System18
- Unknown Or Other12
- Power Train11
- Service Brakes7
- Forward Collision Avoidance6
- Fuel/Propulsion System6
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (37)
- Equipment (13)
- Power Train (10)
- Structure (7)
- Engine (6)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (3)
Read BMW i4 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW i4. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“While driving on frewway in HOV lane next to tall concrete center barrier, side collision mitigation system suddenly began to aggressively and continuously jerk steering right and left.”
2023 BMW I4May 3, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11735391
Fire
“The vehicle randomly caught fire after sitting idle for approximately 8 hours. Going to a conference in Aria Las Vegas and drove over 260 Miles. There was no issues, no indicator warning lights or strange noises during the drive. Arrived at Aira approximately 4:00PM.”
2023 BMW I4Aug 26, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11683180
Injury reportedCrash
“MVA: [XXX] Sudden acceleration of vehicle. Brakes failed to work. Steering suddenly inoperative. Front passenger and I were injured. Vehicle damaged 3 other vehicles. One or more drivers whose vehicles were hit complained of injuries.”
2023 BMW I4Aug 6, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11678689
Crash
“Driving at night on [XXX] car in front of me swerved leaving a big deer in front of me on a car on my left, the BMW did not warn me, adjust speed, cinch restraints, or brake, There was no collision warning or advanced readiness at all! I hit the deer at 75 approx, went airborne and totaled my car.”
2023 BMW I4Dec 18, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11631462
Crash
“This is the second time the brakes failed on this vehicle. The first incident, occurring as I pulled into my garage, in May 2023, was investigated by BMW North America and the vehicle was deemed to have no defect and to be safe to drive. The second incident occurred on [XXX].”
2023 BMW I4Feb 14, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11571923
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