2023 BMW i4: common problems and reliability
45 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about electrical system. 7 recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 i4?The 2023 BMW i4 has 45 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train.
Safety record for the 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 BMW i4 vehicles (US, public record).
Is 2023 a good year for the i4?
Across the 5 i4 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 9 (2022) to 45 (2023). With 45 complaints, the 2023 i4 sits above the model's median of 12.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2023 i4
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery thermal:management:software
Campaign 22V944000BMW 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.
back over prevention:warnings:external/pedestrian alert
Campaign 23V026000BMW 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."
electrical system:body control module:software
Campaign 23V118000BMW 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.
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Campaign 23V295000BMW 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.
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electrical system:propulsion system:hybrid management
Campaign 23V449000BMW 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.
electrical system:propulsion system:traction motor:controller:software
Campaign 25V395000BMW 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.
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Campaign 25V470000BMW 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.
What owners say across generations
Positive sentiment overall, with owners frequently praising the vehicle's driving dynamics, build quality, and refinement.
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