NHTSA lists 45 complaints for the 2023 BMW I4, 8 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW I4.
Recalls
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7 recalls.
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.
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.
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.
Date: 2023-04-26. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
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.
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.
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.
Manufacturer communications
80 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 37 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 13 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 10 |
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| STRUCTURE | 7 |
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| ENGINE | 6 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 |
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| VISIBILITY | 3 |
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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
11029009
Date: 2026-02-05. Type: Over The Air. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
A manufacturing defect in a bearing of the electronic drive unit could result in bearing damage. This is caused by an unusual acoustic signal in the area of the drive unit. The bearing could fail completely at a later stage, which will be displayed to you by means of a red Check Control message. In
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.