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2022 BMW I4 problems

NHTSA lists 10 complaints for the 2022 BMW I4, 3 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW I4.

At a glance

Complaints
10
With crash
3
With fire
1
With injury (complaints)
1
Injuries
2
Deaths
0
Recalls
8
Do not drive recalls
1
Park outside recalls
1
Recall potential units (maximum)
71,286
Investigations
1
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
94

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM440.0%
BACK OVER PREVENTION220.0%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE220.0%
TIRES220.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER220.0%
AIR BAGS110.0%
ENGINE110.0%
LANE DEPARTURE110.0%
POWER TRAIN110.0%
STEERING110.0%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
BACK OVER PREVENTIONWARNINGS1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL1
LANE DEPARTUREWARNING1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
loss of control330.0%0.85
mechanical failure330.0%0.81
electrical electronic220.0%0.99
fire or overheating110.0%0.90
unclear110.0%0.89
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
high440.0%0.96
low330.0%0.68
moderate330.0%0.75

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 10 tagged complaints of 10 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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8 recalls.

25V395000

Date: 2025-07-23. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

25V470000

Date: 2025-07-16. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

23V449000

Date: 2023-06-28. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

23V118000

Date: 2023-02-23. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: 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 (excerpt)

Consequence: Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. (excerpt)

Remedy: 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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

23V026000

Date: 2023-01-25. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.

Defect: 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 Require (excerpt)

Consequence: Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. (excerpt)

Remedy: 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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

22V944000

Date: 2022-12-20. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

22V541000

Date: 2022-07-27. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: 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. (excerpt)

Consequence: A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. (excerpt)

Remedy: 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 w (excerpt)

Do not drive: Yes. Park outside: Yes.

22V483000

Date: 2022-07-07. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: 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 (excerpt)

Consequence: A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

Remedy: 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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

1 investigations; 0 open.

DP22005

Opened: 2023-01-27. Closed: 2023-08-07.

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and ele

Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Linked campaign numbers: 22V063000.

Manufacturer communications

94 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM39
EQUIPMENT24
EXTERIOR LIGHTING8
POWER TRAIN8
STRUCTURE8
VISIBILITY6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
ENGINE3

11031566

Date: 2026-04-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

While driving on rough surfaces, a a tappinga noise can be heard from the tailgate area

11030059

Date: 2026-03-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

The customer states there is a Drivetrain Malfunction message displayed in the instrument cluster. In addition, the following fault memory entries are saved in the CCU (Combined Charging Unit) 0317F2 - High-voltage system, insulation fault detected: when switch contactors are closed. 0317F1 - High-v

11029046

Date: 2026-02-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message a Drive, you can continue drivinga (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehicles: 224163 a Electric auxiliary heater for the high-voltage battery unit: Undervoltage or internal communication

11026956

Date: 2025-12-22. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle interior.

11026957

Date: 2025-12-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Insufficient cooling power in the passenger area. The following faults may be stored: 0380CA - Malfunction or electrical fault of the heat pump circuit expansion valve detected E70C51 - Heat pump circuit changeover valve is not responding E70C44 - Heat pump circuit expansion valve is not responding

11025830

Date: 2025-12-01. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: STEERING.

In certain driving situations there can be a loss of traction or wheel slip followed by a throttle or torque requirement that can potentially damage the axle shafts. Damage of the drive shaft can cause it to break.

11025669

Date: 2025-11-11. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.

RSU availability. BMW AG is conducting a Service Action on certain Model Year 2025 - 2026 BMW vehicles that were produced between March 17, 2021 a November 6, 2025. In certain driving situations there can be a loss of traction or wheel slip followed by a throttle or torque requirement that can pot

11025684

Date: 2025-11-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Insufficient cooling power in the passenger area. The following faults may be stored: 0380CA - Malfunction or electrical fault of the heat pump circuit expansion valve detected E70C51 - Heat pump circuit changeover valve is not responding E70C44 - Heat pump circuit expansion valve is not responding

11022362

Date: 2025-08-26. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

A faulty electric auxiliary heater may have been installed in the certain vehicles. This could result in thefailure of the electric auxiliary heater, utilized for the vehicle interior.

11016419

Date: 2025-03-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

There is coolant leaking from under the car Low heater output Possible Check Control message a Drive, you can continue drivinga (ID49) Possible fault codes stored in these BEV vehicles: 224163 a Electric auxiliary heater for the high-voltage battery unit: Undervoltage or internal communication

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
I410

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